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Drone-Robot to Clean Power Line Insulators.

Rogério Sales Gonçalves¹, Murilo De Oliveira¹, Murilo Rocioli¹

¹School of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia 38.400-902, Brazil.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

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This study introduces an innovative drone-robot system for automated cleaning of power line insulator chains, enhancing electrical grid reliability and reducing manual maintenance risks.

Keywords:

UAVs drones inspection and maintenance insulators mobile robots

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Area of Science:

Electrical Engineering
Robotics
Power Systems Maintenance

Background:

Accumulation of pollutants on insulator chains can lead to power system failures and supply interruptions.
Current manual cleaning methods for insulator chains are labor-intensive, hazardous, and costly.
Existing robotic and drone technologies for insulator maintenance present significant challenges.

Approach:

Development of an integrated drone-robot system for autonomous insulator chain identification and cleaning.
The drone-robot features a robotic module with a portable washer, demineralized water reservoir, depth camera, and electronic control system.
Methodology includes a comprehensive literature review, system design, and validation through controlled and field tests.

Key Points:

The drone-robot autonomously identifies insulator chains using camera vision.
A robotic module performs cleaning using a battery-powered washer and demineralized water.
The system aims to improve the efficiency and safety of power line maintenance.

Conclusions:

The developed drone-robot system offers a promising automated solution for insulator chain cleaning.
Validation in controlled and field environments demonstrates the system's potential for practical application.
Further research and development are suggested for future enhancements and broader implementation.