Snake Robots Inspect China's Power Grid

Robotics Snake Robots Inspect China's Power Grid

2026-06-26 From Henrik Bork | Translated by AI 3 min Reading Time

Related Vendors

FAULHABER_120mm.jpg ()

FAULHABER Drive Systems

tmts2026-ticec-banner-en-2000px (https://www.tmts.tw/en)

Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders' Association (TMBA)

SIMTOS (Seoul International Machine Tool Show)

These days, snakes can be seen winding along the power lines in Kunming. However, there's no need to be frightened. They are robots.

Until now, workers had to painstakingly inspect power lines by hand, a tough and dangerous job. The robotic snake takes over the riskiest climbing tasks for them.(Source: © Kingdola – stock.adobe.com/AI-generated) — Until now, workers had to painstakingly inspect power lines by hand, a tough and dangerous job. The robotic snake takes over the riskiest climbing tasks for them.
(Source: © Kingdola – stock.adobe.com/AI-generated)

What is spiraling through the medium-voltage network in southwest China is a new type of inspection machine. The snake-like robots crawl along the lines, detecting broken strands, worn components, and unusual temperatures before they can lead to greater damage.

Sign in or register and read on

Please log in or register and read this article. To be able to read this article in full, you must be registered. Free registration gives you access to exclusive specialist information.

Create My Free Account

Already registered? Log in here