Research & Technical Content

The project timeline is as shown below:

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Functional Specifications for an Autonomous Substation Robot Analytics Software
This document outlines the functional specifications for an autonomous substation robot analytics software designed to enhance autonomous visual inspections in substations. The software will integrate with substation robots, improving their capabilities to perform inspections and analytics in real-time or near real-time

Evaluation of Substation Robotics Analytical Platform in Lenox – Test Plan
The goal is to ensure successful integration between the Spot’s systems and the analytical software. The test plan will attempt to capture using teleoperation and autonomously. Functionalities related to the command & control, fleet management, data workflows, analytics, software deployment, cybersecurity, and other requirements.

Testing Results – Quick update videos Based on the listed features, robot analytics software vendors were/will be invited to Lenox to test their software solution for 2-3 days. This testing includes remote teleoperation, autonomous path planning, analog gauge reading, thermal inspection, and emergency stop.

Meeting Materials

WebEx Project Update: End of the year webcast – 30th Nov. 2023

WebEx Project Update: Vendor 3 virtual demo – 26th Oct. 2023

WebEx Project Update: Vendor 1 demo results – 28th Sept. 2023

WebEx Project Update: Team Meeting – 31th August 2023

WebEx Project Update: Vendor Shortlist – 27th July 2023

WebEx Project Update: Team Meeting – 29th June 2023

WebEx Project Update: Summary of analytics categorization – 25th May 2023

WebEx Project Update: Update on member responses – 1st May 2023

WebEx Project Update: Discussion of analytical features – 30th Mar. 2023

WebEx Project Update: Project Kick-off meeting – 9th Feb. 2023

Research Reports