TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

An autonomous, mobile robot designed for intelligent, wind-induced, inspection of overhead powerlines. The system is lightweight, compact, and allows permanent mounting. The robot controls powerline vibration by intelligently moving to vibrational antinodes and harvests waste energy to power its own movement and sensors for power line monitoring and inspection.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Energy, Efficiency, Environmental

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 3

Vetted Programs/Awards: National Science Foundation - Standard Grant

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Website: https://vt.edu/link/vtip.html#technology

MARKET KEYWORDS

Market Keywords: Autonomous, robotics, energy