Drones to replace robots for utility maintenance
Duke Robotics, a subsidiary of robotics and drone company UAS Drone, has announced a collaboration with Israel Electric Corporation to bring its robotic, drone-enabled system to Israel’s energy sector.
The new system, called the IC Drone, was designed to maintain and clean electric utility insulators and is partially based on the company’s military platform Tikad. The collaboration with the Israeli utility marks Duke Robotics’ first partnership for a civilian application of its technology.
The Israel Electric Corporation is Israel’s largest national electricity utility company, with the IC Drone anticipated to be deployed at sites throughout Israel to undertake remotely operated maintenance jobs. These tasks currently rely on helicopter fleets and crane trucks. Duke Robotics’ system expects to offer a more cost-effective and safer alternative to these traditional options.
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