New Delhi. China always appears ahead of other countries in using technology. In Kunming, the capital of the southwestern Yunnan province, robotic snakes were used recently to prevent power faults. According to a report, conducting China's largest and most famous college entrance exam, 'Gaokao', smoothly was a challenge. To ensure no power cuts at exam centers during the test, Chinese power companies deployed robotic snakes and robotic dogs. About 12.9 million students participated in this exam.
What do robotic snakes do?
According to information, in China, robotic snakes inspect power lines by wrapping around them to detect faults. In this amazing technology, robotic snakes coil around electrical wires and crawl forward along them. They quickly catch flaws in power lines. The robotic snakes are equipped with special cameras and sensors that detect wire disruptions, aging wires, and overheating.
Three times faster than humans
The robotic snakes worked three times faster than humans. This eliminates the need for power workers to inspect wires, reducing risks to their lives. A special feature is that the robot charges itself from the power lines.
The wireless system in the robot helps it charge while crawling along the wires.
The advantage is that the ground team does not have to repeatedly lower the robotic snake.
Snake-like flexible body
The robotic snake is made of multiple joints. It is so flexible that it can even pass insulators on the wires. China uses drones for power line inspection, but in no-fly zones like near airports, drones cannot fly. The robotic snake fills this gap.
With the help of China's robotic snakes, about 130 kilometers of lines near airports have been inspected.
Drones cannot always be used due to bad weather or battery issues.
Robotic snakes are ready to inspect power lines in all weather conditions. They draw power from the wires themselves, so they do not need charging.
The technology used in China to detect power faults is unique in itself. Our neighbor made full use of it to successfully conduct its college entrance exam. The most important thing is that it performed better than humans and eliminated risks to the lives of power workers.
