Navigation, location and non-collision obstacles overcoming for high-voltage power transmission-line inspection robot

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gongping Wu ◽  
Tuo Zheng ◽  
Hua Xiao ◽  
Cheng Li
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Line ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Power Transmission ◽  
Power Transmission Line ◽  
Inspection Robot

A multi-unit serial inspection robot for power transmission lines

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guanghong Tao ◽  
Lijin Fang
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Line ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Power Transmission ◽  
Power Transmission Line ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Power Transmission Lines ◽  
Obstacle Crossing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Inspection Robot ◽  
Serial Robot

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a robot mechanism designed for power transmission line inspection. The focus for this design is on obstacle-crossing ability with a goal to create a robot moving and crossing obstacle on not only the straight line but also the steering line. Design/methodology/approach A novel four-unit tri-arm serial robot mechanism is proposed. Every novel unit designed for pitching motion is based on parallelogram structure, which is driven by cables and only one motor. There is gripper-wheel compounding mechanism mounted on the arm. The prototype and obstacle environments are established, and the obstacle-crossing experiments are conducted. Findings The novel unit mechanism and robot prototype have been tested in the lab. The prototype has demonstrated the obstacle-crossing ability when moving and crossing fundamental obstacles on the line. The experimental results show that the robot mechanism meets the obstacle-crossing requirements. Practical implications The novel robot technology can be used for defect inspection of power transmission line by power companies. Social implications It stands to lower the intense and risk of inspection works and reduce the costs related to inspection. Originality/value Innovative features include its architecture, mobility and driving method.

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