dc.contributor.author | Du Plessis, N.W. | |
dc.contributor.author | Gouws, R. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2016-08-05T11:41:19Z | |
dc.date.available | 2016-08-05T11:41:19Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2013 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Du Plessis, N. & Gouws, R. 2013. Design of a prototype power line inspection robot. Proceedings of the South African Universities Power Engineering Conference (SAUPEC): 104-109, Jan. [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305556620_Design_of_a_prototype_power_line_inspection_robot] | en_US |
dc.identifier.isbn | 978-1-86822-631-3 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10394/18160 | |
dc.identifier.uri | https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305556620_Design_of_a_prototype_power_line_inspection_robot | |
dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this paper is to provide the design of a prototype power line inspection
robot for the monitoring of Eskom transmission lines. It should also determine if an inspection robot
would be a feasible solution to aid Eskom in monitoring their lines for potential problems and should
also determine if it would be a viable financial choice to implement an inspection robot as to their
current inspection methods. The designed prototype robot must be capable of balancing on a
transmission line wire, should be capable of driving on it and to manoeuvre past certain obstacles that
are found on a transmission line. Tests were done to ensure that the robot is capable of performing
these tasks and other relevant tasks. The main reason for the prototype is to ensure a future
development platform for an inspection robot. In return it would result in a cost effective, easy to
maintain and a safer environment for the inspection staff | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.subject | Transmission lines | en_US |
dc.subject | manoeuvrability | en_US |
dc.subject | centre of gravity | en_US |
dc.subject | inspection robot | en_US |
dc.subject | balancing | en_US |
dc.title | Design of a prototype power line inspection robot | en_US |
dc.type | Presentation | en_US |
dc.contributor.researchID | 11760052 - Gouws, Rupert | |