{"id":123508,"date":"2024-01-25T14:58:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T19:28:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/noticias\/photovoltaic-plant-inspection-robot\/"},"modified":"2024-02-19T21:28:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T01:58:21","slug":"photovoltaic-plant-inspection-robot","status":"publish","type":"noticias","link":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/photovoltaic-plant-inspection-robot\/","title":{"rendered":"Antecursor II: the photovoltaic plant inspection robot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With an autonomy that exceeds 30 hours, the <strong>Antecursor II<\/strong> is a <strong>photovoltaic plant inspection robot<\/strong> that searches for thermal anomalies in the upper part of the panels and simultaneously in all their lower structures, in addition to clearing the land.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aracnocoptero.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arb\u00f3rea Intellbird<\/a><\/strong> presented the Antecursor II, an autonomous inspection robot for large infrastructures that runs completely on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/an-unprecedented-achievement-belgium-supplies-its-electricity-demand-with-renewable-energy\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"84651\">renewable electrical energy<\/a><\/strong> . According to the company, it is the first civil robot capable of operating autonomously anywhere in the world thanks to the satellite coverage of the Starlink network.<\/p>\n\n<p>Currently, it is in operation in photovoltaic plants in Spain. The robot is built with aerospace alloys, weighs 285 kg and uses company patents. A set of high-resolution thermographic sensors collects thousands of measurements per second and this data is evaluated using an artificial intelligence process patented by Arb\u00f3rea, based on a combination of hardware and software developed by the Salamanca company.<\/p>\n<div class=\" align\"><div id=\"wpfp_1820\" data-item=\"{&quot;sources&quot;:[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=HIEW9Hb4kOc&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;,&quot;sources_fvqs&quot;:[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=HIEW9Hb4kOc&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video\\\/youtube&quot;}]}],&quot;id&quot;:&quot;2599&quot;,&quot;splash&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/cdn.inspenet.com\\\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2.webp&quot;}\" class=\"freedomplayer flowplayer no-brand is-splash is-paused skin-custom no-svg fp-full fp-outlined is-youtube is-youtube-standard\" data-button-repeat=\"1\" data-button-rewind=\"1\" data-fv-embed=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/news\/photovoltaic-plant-inspection-robot\/fvp-1820\/\" style=\"position:relative; max-width: 95%; max-height: 90%; \" data-ratio=\"0.5625\" data-qsel=\"1080p,720p,480p,360p\" data-qlabels=\"1080p,720p,480p,360p\" data-fv_stats_data=\"{&quot;player_id&quot;:&quot;1820&quot;,&quot;post_id&quot;:123508}\" data-engine=\"fvyoutube\" data-speedb=\"1\">\n\t<div class=\"fp-ratio\" style=\"padding-top: 56.25%\"><\/div>\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%\" width=\"800\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2.webp\" class=\"fp-splash\" alt=\"robot de inspecci\u00f3n de plantas fotovoltaicas\" fv_sizes=\"25vw, 50vw, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2-768x444.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2-624x361.webp 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n\t<div class=\"fp-ui\" style=\"position:absolute\"><noscript>Please enable JavaScript<\/noscript><div class=\"fp-play fp-visible\"><svg class=\"fp-play-rounded-outline\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 99.844 99.8434\"><defs><style>.fp-color-play{opacity:0.65;}.controlbutton{fill:#fff;}<\/style><\/defs><title>play-rounded-outline<\/title><path class=\"fp-color-play\" d=\"M49.9217-.078a50,50,0,1,0,50,50A50.0564,50.0564,0,0,0,49.9217-.078Z\"\/><path class=\"controlbutton\" d=\"M41.0359,71.19a5.0492,5.0492,0,0,1-2.5575-.6673c-1.8031-1.041-2.7958-3.1248-2.7958-5.8664V35.1887c0-2.7429.9933-4.8272,2.797-5.8676,1.8025-1.0422,4.1034-.86,6.48.5143L70.4782,44.5672c2.3751,1.3711,3.6826,3.2725,3.6832,5.3545s-1.3076,3.9845-3.6832,5.3562L44.9592,70.0114A7.9384,7.9384,0,0,1,41.0359,71.19Zm.0065-40.123a2.6794,2.6794,0,0,0-1.3582.3413c-1.0263.5926-1.5912,1.9349-1.5912,3.78V64.6563c0,1.8449.5649,3.1866,1.5906,3.7791,1.0281.5932,2.4733.4108,4.07-.512L69.273,53.1906c1.5983-.9227,2.478-2.0838,2.478-3.2689s-.88-2.3445-2.478-3.2666L43.754,31.9227A5.5685,5.5685,0,0,0,41.0423,31.0671Z\" filter=\"url(#f1)\"\/><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"fp-preload\"><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><b><\/b><\/div><\/div>\n<div class='fvp-share-bar'><div><label><a class=\"embed-code-toggle\" href=\"#\"><strong>Embed<\/strong><\/a><\/label><\/div><div class=\"embed-code\"><label>Copy and paste this HTML code into your webpage to embed.<\/label><textarea><\/textarea><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to the company&#8217;s explanation, the Antecursor II moves automatically with centimeter precision thanks to a process patented by Arb\u00f3rea inspired by the hunting strategies of the genet, a nocturnal predator capable of moving precisely in the dark.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antecursor II photovoltaic plant inspection robot<\/h2>\n\n<p>Supported by the Starlink satellite network, the communications system allows Arb\u00f3rea <strong>to monitor in real time the entire fleet of robots deployed in remote photovoltaic plants<\/strong> through its patented tool, the &#8220;Virtual Control Tower&#8221;. This platform automatically receives real-time information about the status of each robot&#8217;s systems, as well as alerts related to detected anomalies.<\/p>\n\n<p>It is important to note that <strong>the robot has two main functions<\/strong>: the autonomous surveillance of the photovoltaic infrastructure, searching for thermal anomalies not only in the upper part of the panels, as drones do, but also simultaneously in all their lower structures, such as clips, fuse holders, staples or wiring, that escape sight air and are prone to generating risk hot spots.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2.webp\" alt=\"photovoltaic plant inspection robot\" class=\"wp-image-123502\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7278617710583153;width:552px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2.webp 800w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2-768x444.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.inspenet.com\/robot-de-inspeccion-de-plantas-fotovoltaicas-2-624x361.webp 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Antecursor II has an autonomy that exceeds 30 hours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>Likewise, the system identifies and evaluates anomalies according to plant conditions, providing early detection of possible failures in real time. As a result, technicians from the company that owns the park <strong>receive alerts on their mobile phones with information about the anomaly<\/strong> , its location and a thermography with reference values. This allows early intervention to avoid fire risks. In addition, the robot has an integrated vegetation clearing system made of aeronautical materials to generate fine shredding of the vegetation or &#8220;mulching&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t miss any of our posts and follow us on social media!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inspenet.com<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@inspenet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/inspenetnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inspenet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Source and photos: pv-magazine.es<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Video: University of Salamanca<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspenet, January 25, 2024.<br \/>\nWith an autonomy that exceeds 30 hours, the Antecursor II is a photovoltaic plant inspection robot that searches for thermal anomalies in the upper part of the panels and simultaneously in all their lower structures, in addition to clearing the land.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8403,"featured_media":123503,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categoria_noticias":[13030,13058],"etiqueta_noticias":[],"class_list":["post-123508","noticias","type-noticias","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","categoria_noticias-industry","categoria_noticias-robotics"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias\/123508","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/noticias"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8403"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123508"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/noticias\/123508\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123503"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123508"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"categoria_noticias","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categoria_noticias?post=123508"},{"taxonomy":"etiqueta_noticias","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/inspenet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/etiqueta_noticias?post=123508"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}