A robotic refuelling system and method for automatically operating a fuel station for refuelling vehicles includes a first detection unit for identifying the vehicle, a collaborative robot arm, and an adapter tool connected to the collaborative robot arm. The system is configured for detecting and identifying the vehicle, and controlling the collaborative robot arm and the adapter tool to engage at least one fuel dispenser unit of the fuel station and refuel the vehicle.

A fuel dispenser adaptor kit includes an adaptor tool and a ferromagnetic unit configured for being part of or attached to a fuel dispenser. The adaptor tool has a magnet configured for magnetically engaging with the ferromagnetic unit, and an activator configured for activating a lever of the fuel dispenser.

A robotic refuelling system and method for automatically operating a fuel station for refuelling vehicles includes a first detection unit for identifying the vehicle, a collaborative robot arm, and an adapter tool connected to the collaborative robot arm. The system is configured for detecting and identifying the vehicle, and controlling the collaborative robot arm and the adapter tool to engage at least one fuel dispenser unit of the fuel station and refuel the vehicle.

A collaborative robot arm for being used in an explosive environment includes electronics contained in at least one housing with at least one opening and a pressurization system configured for pressurizing the at least one housing with a gas at a predefined pressure level above atmospheric pressure.