Four-Legged Robots Enter Hazardous Places
In the field of power system inspection, manual inspections indeed face many difficulties: high-temperature environments, high-altitude operations, confined spaces, and radiation hazards. These environments are not only dangerous but also difficult to ensure consistent inspection quality each time.
This year, with the promotion of "robot+" applications, four-legged robots have begun to play a role in the power system. Yun Shen Chu Technology's JueYing X30 four-legged robot, equipped with four LiDARs, can perform autonomous inspections in various scenarios.
With all four radars working together, the four-legged robot is equipped with "wise eyes."
Fusion of 4 radars solves complex environment navigation
In places like substation, industrial production lines, and chemical factories, it is often necessary to climb stairs. Moreover, many stairs have slopes exceeding 40 degrees, which places high requirements on the robot's navigation capabilities.
The addition of the M360 LiDAR enhances the perception ability of the four-legged robot. This radar has a 360-degree horizontal field of view, a vertical field of view of 70 degrees, and can output 200,000 points per second. The broader field of view and more point cloud data help the robot see the complex 3D environment more clearly and make better navigation decisions.
With all four radars working together, the blind zones are basically eliminated, helping the robot avoid various obstacles and successfully climb stairs with slopes of up to 45 degrees without tripping or falling.
Fearless of complex environments, operating around the clock
Power inspections often need to be carried out under various harsh conditions, with significant changes in on-site lighting regardless of day or night.
The M360 LiDAR is unaffected by light, and it can still gather sufficient point cloud information in complex environments to assist robots in navigation, obstacle avoidance, and even object recognition. This adaptability allows quadruped robots to work 24/7, greatly enhancing inspection efficiency.
Compact and powerful, with flexible installation
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With a super-near blind zone of only 5cm and its small size, it can achieve full coverage without dead angles. Even in confined spaces, the M360 can provide reliable perception, making robot navigation more stable.
Good practical application results
The JY X30 quadruped robot equipped with the M360 LiDAR has been well-used in the power sector.
During power inspections, the robot can use high-precision autonomous navigation, collect equipment information by itself, and upload data in real-time. This not only improves efficiency but also ensures personnel safety.
During emergency rescue operations, the robot can easily navigate over obstacles and operate in complex environments such as ruins and debris, providing support for the rescue work.
In industrial production, the robot can navigate through complex industrial structures, reducing personnel exposure to dangerous environments, and ensuring production safety.
Technical parameters advantage
Compared to other 3D LiDARs, the M360 indeed has advantages in several key indicators:
- Blind zone of only 5cmHalf the size of other products, capable of detecting small obstacles close to the bottom plate
- Power consumption below 4.5WConsumes 30% less power than similar products, extending the robot's working time
- Dual echo modeCan penetrate raindrops and glass, allowing for normal operation in bad weather
- 70-degree vertical field of viewOffers an additional 11 degrees of field of view compared to other products, providing richer environmental details
- IP67 protection ratingIP67-rated, dustproof and waterproof for short periods, suitable for various industrial environments
- 12-32V wide voltageCompatible with more power supply solutions, enhancing compatibility
Future development prospects
As robotic technology continues to advance, 3D LiDAR, as a core sensor, will become increasingly important. With technological innovation and application experience, the M360 is sure to play a role in more fields, driving the popularization of robotic technology.
In the fields of intelligent manufacturing and smart city construction, the M360 LiDAR will provide strong perception capabilities for various mobile robots, enabling them to better serve human production and life.
*This article is written based on the practical application experience of the M360 LiDAR, for the reference of relevant technical personnel and decision-makers.*