Mobile device configured to perform tasks related to a power transmission system

摘要

Described embodiments include a system and an apparatus. A described mobile robotic device includes a mobile chassis configured to travel on a transmission line of a power transmission system. The mobile robotic device includes an inspection module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to automatically inspect a structure associated with the power transmission system. The mobile robotic device includes a risk-assessment module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to assess a potential risk to the power transmission system in response to inspection data provided by the inspection module. The mobile robotic device includes a communication module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to output data indicative of the assessed potential risk.

主权项

1. A mobile robotic device comprising:
a mobile chassis configured to travel on a transmission line of a power transmission system; an inspection module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to automatically inspect a structure associated with the power transmission system; a risk-assessment module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to assess a potential risk to the power transmission system in response to inspection data provided by the inspection module; a communication module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to output data indicative of the assessed potential risk; and a maintenance module physically associated with the mobile chassis and configured to perform a maintenance, repair, or modification activity relative to the power transmission system in response to the assessed potential risk, the maintenance module being further configured to trim vegetation encroaching the structure associated with the power transmission system.