Document Type
Honors Thesis
Publication Date
5-2013
Abstract
The goal of this project is to create a functional power line inspection device which could replace the old inspection method of using helicopters. This microchip based robotic device is able to ride along a conductor and send video feed, encoder readouts, and temperature measurements to the user. The user operating system consists of an LCD screen, two potentiometers for motor control, and a screen to display video feed. Achieved specifications include a battery lifetime of 1 hour and 45 minutes, distance measurements within 1 inch, and temperature accuracy within 2 °C. This thesis includes a brief discussion on previous methods and robots, theory of operation, design summaries, and a compilation of the final results.
Recommended Citation
Gates, Brendan, "A Power Line Inspection Device" (2013). Honors College. 104.
https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/honors/104