Blade Inspection Rover

Project Overview

• Specializes in UAV & UGV robotic inspection for wind energy and defense.
• Provides complete wind turbine blade inspection: internal inspection using Rover/UGV and external inspection using UAV.
• Addresses limitations of human entry — confined spaces, no GPS, airflow instability, and magnetic interference.
• Ensures safer, faster, and highly accurate inspection for renewable energy assets.
• Mission: Enable automated, data-driven maintenance using advanced robotics.

Challenges

Internal Rover (UGV) Specifications

• Compact tracked rover built for narrow, curved turbine blade interiors.
• Lightweight modular design for easy deployment and maintenance.
• 4K UHD camera with image stabilization for detailed internal imaging.
• Live monitoring camera for real-time operator visibility.
• High-intensity LED illumination (up to 3000 lumens) for dark sections.
• Distance sensors for precise positional awareness.
• Wireless streaming with wired fallback option.
• Long battery endurance for continuous inspection cycles.
• Rugged body with soft-impact protection to avoid blade damage.

External Drone (UAV) Specifications

• High-resolution RGB camera for detailed external blade imaging.
• Stabilized gimbal system ensuring vibration-free visuals.
• Automated flight modes for consistent blade scanning patterns.
• Long flight endurance for full turbine coverage in a single mission.
• Real-time video streaming to ground control unit.
• Wind-resistant design suitable for high-altitude turbine environments.
• Data logging system for image, telemetry & flight path storage.
• Modular payload support for adding thermal or zoom cameras if required.

Deliverables

• Live Video Streaming Dashboard with 4K resolution live stream.
• Thermal imaging for subsurface defect detection.
• Comprehensive defect identification report.

Key Advantages

• Eliminates need for human entry inside hazardous turbine shafts.
• Captures high-resolution visual and structural data.
• Minimizes turbine downtime and reduces inspection costs.
• Ensures faster inspection completion.
• Provides standardized and repeatable results without human error.

System Performance

Technology Stack