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CARPI, a Powerful Robotic Conference

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
CARPI 2010 - 1st International Conference on Applied Robotics for the Power Industry

CARPI 2010 - 1st International Conference on Applied Robotics for the Power Industry

The first International Conference on Applied Robotics for the Power Industry (CARPI 2010) is about to take place in Montreal. Starting on October 5th, this three-day conference will bring together experts from two different communities: robotics developers,  and power industry end-users.

LineScout by HydroQuebec

LineScout by Hydro Quebec

The main goal of CARPI is to promote robotic innovation in the power production and distribution industry.  This year’s focus is the development of transmission line and power systems maintenance robots. The event will be hosted by Hydro Quebec and will take place in down-town Montreal. It is expected to bring together approximately 250 R&D decision makers and robotics developers.

Let’s hope we can see some LineScout siblings in the near future.

The LineScout Power Line Inspection Robot Is The Most Current There Is

Friday, August 13th, 2010
LineScout, the Power Line Inspection Robot

LineScout, the Power Line Inspection Robot

Hydro-Québec Research Institute (IREQ) developed and BC Transmission Corporation have developed the new LineScout, a Power Line Inspection Robot. This nifty robot is able to work on the power lines while they are operating (at very high tension). It has posses a vast array of cameras and tools that allow the remote operators to inspect and conduct (albeit minor) repairs on the power lines without needing to put the off-service or risking their lives.

This innovative concept has even won the two institutions an Edison Award. See the video below  for further information about the robot operation and features.