Related projects
Discover more projects across a range of sectors and discipline — from AI to cleantech to social innovation.
Live Line Maintenance and Inspection Robotics Manipulation
This project aims at working closely with Manitoba Hydro, to examine existing techniques and further
develop new tools that allow remote access to live transmission lines equipment that cannot be out of
service. More specifically, we aim to employ robots to partially substitute for, and work cooperatively
with, crew directed at service interruption free maintenance and inspection of live transmission lines.
Such operations are often complex, hazardous and labor intensive. We intend to understand the extent
to which advanced robotics technologies can improve productivity and working conditions.
The outcome of this project will offer Manitoba Hydro with a validated technology that, combined
with traditional man-in-the-loop operation, will perform advanced control of a robot mounted on
elevated platforms in order to enhance some of its inspections, maintenance and repair related tasks on
equipment that cannot be out of service. The challenging nature of the project and the industry
involvement will ensure that the research will lead to the discovery of new…
Faculty Supervisor:
Nariman Sepehri
Student:
Partner:
Manitoba Hydro
Discipline:
Engineering
Sector:
Professional, scientific and technical services; Utilities
University:
University of Manitoba
Program:
Accelerate
Current openings
Find the perfect opportunity to put your academic skills and knowledge into practice!
Find Projects
International
Load More
International
Load More
