Title :
Robotic system for diagnosis of large underwater hydroelectric structures
Author :
Dubé, Bruno ; Pelletier-Thibeault, Simon
Abstract :
In partnership with Automation Machine Design RC Inc. (AMD), Hydro-Québec developed a new robotic laser scanning system for the inspection of large underwater hydroelectric structures. The inspections are performed with a laser scanner that generates dense 3D maps globally localized. The diagnosis system went through several field trials in different facilities as it was being developed.
Keywords :
hydroelectric power stations; inspection; optical scanners; robots; 3D maps; Automation Machine Design RC Inc; Hydro-Québec; diagnosis system; large underwater hydroelectric structures; laser scanner; robotic laser scanning system; robotic system; Automation; Inspection; Logic gates; Measurement by laser beam; Service robots; Three dimensional displays; Laser measurements; Underwater technology;
Conference_Titel :
Applied Robotics for the Power Industry (CARPI), 2010 1st International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, QC
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6633-7
DOI :
10.1109/CARPI.2010.5624475
