Key facts
- Robotic snakes are inspecting power lines in Kunming, China, to ensure a stable power supply during the national college entrance exam.
- The snakelike robots detect hazards such as broken wires, worn components, and abnormal temperatures.
- The devices have checked over 130km of power distribution lines supplying exam sites.
- The developer claims the robots are three times more efficient than manual work.
- The robots overcome limitations of drones, such as flight restrictions and electromagnetic interference.
Robotic snakes have been deployed in Kunming, China, to inspect power lines and ensure a stable power supply during the country's national college entrance exam. These snakelike robots spiral around power lines to detect hazards like broken wires, worn components, and abnormal temperatures.