Development Status of Intelligent Inspection Robot Industry
The market size of intelligent inspection robots in China reached 1.566 billion yuan in 2022. Among them, the scale of electric power intelligent inspection robots is 1.488 billion yuan, and the scale of other intelligent inspection robots is 78 million yuan. The market size of intelligent inspection robots in China in 2023 is approximately 1.971 billion yuan. Among them, the scale of electric power intelligent inspection robots is about 1.827 billion yuan, and the scale of other intelligent inspection robots is about 144 million yuan.
The distribution room is a critical node for the transmission and conversion of electrical energy in the power system, and the stable operation of equipment directly affects the continuity and safety of power supply. The traditional manual inspection method has many shortcomings in terms of efficiency, safety, and accuracy, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern power systems for efficient and reliable operation and maintenance. Intelligent inspection robots, as an emerging technological means, are gradually being applied in the inspection of power distribution rooms due to their high efficiency, precision, and safety characteristics.
How to choose a reliable intelligent inspection robot for power distribution rooms? There are several key technical indicators as follows:
1、Sensor configuration
1.1 Temperature and humidity sensors
Temperature sensors are used to monitor the temperature of equipment in the distribution room, detect equipment overheating issues in a timely manner, and prevent equipment failures caused by overheating. Humidity sensors are used to monitor the humidity level inside the distribution room, preventing excessive humidity from causing a decrease in equipment insulation performance or corrosion problems.
1.2 Infrared thermal imaging device
Infrared thermography is used to detect the surface temperature distribution of equipment, identify abnormal hotspots, and prevent malfunctions and fires caused by equipment overheating.
1.3 Visual Algorithm
High definition cameras and image processing algorithms enable intelligent inspection robots to recognize the appearance and environmental conditions of equipment. Computer vision technology enables robots to detect the status of cabinet indicator lights, instrument panels, and switches.
2、Navigation and positioning technology
2.1 Lidar
Lidar is used to construct high-precision maps inside power distribution rooms, enabling precise positioning and path planning of robots.
2.2 Ultrasonic Sensor
Ultrasonic sensors are used to detect obstacles around robots, assist in navigation and obstacle avoidance, and ensure the safe driving of robots in complex environments.
2.3 Inertial Navigation System
Inertial navigation systems are used to enhance the positioning accuracy of robots, especially in indoor environments where GPS signals are limited, providing reliable navigation data.
3、Data processing and analysis capabilities
3.1 edge computing
Edge computing technology is used to process patrol data on the robot body, improve the real-time and efficiency of data processing, and reduce the pressure of network transmission.
3.2 Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
Artificial intelligence algorithms are used to analyze inspection data, identify equipment failures and abnormal situations, and provide intelligent warnings and maintenance recommendations.
3.3 Big Data Analysis
Big data analysis technology is used to extract valuable information from historical inspection data, optimize inspection strategies and equipment maintenance plans.
4、Communication and Control System
4.1 Wireless Communication
Wireless communication technology is used to achieve data transmission between robots and control platforms, ensuring real-time transmission and remote monitoring of inspection data.
4.2 Cloud Platform
The cloud platform is used for centralized management and analysis of inspection data, providing remote monitoring, data storage, and intelligent analysis functions.
4.3 Control System
The control system is used for remote control and scheduling of inspection robots, achieving automated execution and real-time adjustment of inspection tasks.
5、Reliability and maintainability
5.1 Battery life
The endurance determines the continuous working time of the robot. When selecting, attention should be paid to the battery capacity and endurance of the robot to ensure that it can meet the needs of power distribution room inspections.
5.2 Reliability
Reliability determines the operational stability and failure rate of robots. When selecting, attention should be paid to the design and manufacturing quality of the robot to ensure its stable operation during long-term high-intensity work.
5.3 Maintainability
Maintainability determines the difficulty of daily maintenance and troubleshooting of robots. When selecting, attention should be paid to the maintenance plan and after-sales service of the robot to ensure timely maintenance and troubleshooting.
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