To expand inspection capabilities and increase cost-effectiveness, the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) is developing a transmission line inspection robot that can be permanently installed on these lines and traverse 80 miles of line at least twice a year, collecting high-fidelity information that utilities can act on in real time.
Overhead transmission lines are among the utility industry’s most widely distributed assets, traversing tens of thousands of miles, often in remote locations.
Reliability requirements, component aging, clearance and right-of-way inspection compliance drive the need for thorough, timely inspections along the entire length of these lines.
