A Survey of the Application of Robots in Power System Operation and Maintenance Management

Due to the shortcomings of low efficiency and low safety in the process of detecting and maintaining power grid equipment, power companies continue to develop robots suitable for power applications. In recent years, the continuous development and application of robot in electric power show the superiority of robot technology, so electric robot will become the hot spot of robot development. This paper reviews the current research status of robots in power applications at home and abroad and the structural characteristics and functions of several typical power robots in different power applications such as overhead line inspection of transmission system, inspection of substation equipment, live working of distribution lines and inspection of underground cable channel power equipment are analyzed. Key technologies such as robot navigation, obstacle avoidance, operation power management and insulation protection are discussed in detail. Finally, the development trend and application prospect of power robot are given.