Unmanned Systems - Remote Sensing

Remotely monitor and perform on-demand inspections to monitor the safety, reliability and integrity of power grids, increase efficiency and eliminate risks.

Human and Robot Collaboration in Complex Industrial Environments

The reliability and flexibility of the power system depends on the quality of the equipment, installation, construction and, more importantly, years of professional operation and maintenance (O&M). With the increasing demand for electricity, power plants continue to expand. However, the O&M of these facilities still relies heavily on manpower.

The rapidly developing energy sector emphasizes the importance of adopting a broad and dynamic approach to energy security. With the development of communications and digital technology, applications of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) (or commonly known as drones) have emerged in the energy sector in recent years, providing a smart toolkit to utilities while streamlining the entire inspection process.

Line corridor surveys are generally landform scanning and measurement of object under or near power lines to identify potential risk and hazard. In general, corridor inspection includes quick scanning and detailed mapping. Quick scan is a quick inspection of the line corridor for major external potential risks with a visible light and infrared camera. Crawling, looking for foreign objects such as plastic bags and kites on a wire or tower, searching for vegetation, unexpected buildings or construction sites, etc. is for review.