On December 21st, in Guangzhou Science City, the independently developed MR (Mixed Reality) teleoperated live-line operating robot "POWER MAGIC" by the Southern Power Grid's Guangzhou Power Supply Bureau successfully completed its inaugural on-site live-line connection operation. This achievement marks a significant advancement toward safer, more reliable, and efficient machine-assisted live-line operations.

Traditional live-line operations require complex protective measures, extensive manpower, and time-consuming processes. Moreover, they are often constrained by factors such as weather, terrain, and narrow operating spaces, occasionally necessitating short power outages.

Inspired by surgical robots, the "POWER MAGIC" robot project team, after three years of effort, extensive on-site debugging, high-voltage insulation testing and electromagnetic interference testing, unveiled the nation’s first MR teleoperated live-line operating robot. "POWER MAGIC" boasts high reliability, dexterity, and adaptability to various operating scenarios.

The team explained, "With force feedback technology, operators can control 'POWER MAGIC' from 'miles away', experiencing an immersive control feel. They can perceive the contact situation between the robotic arm and equipment, conductors, and obstacles. This not only enables 'remote presence' but also achieves seamless integration of ground and aerial operations and of people and the robot, ensuring the absolute safety of operators."

It is reported that "POWER MAGIC" holds 103 core patents, with four overseas patents already granted, and six accepted through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Recently, the project secured the gold prize in the 2023 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area High-Value Patent Portfolio Competition with the highest expert rating. Previously, the project received the Geneva International Invention Award and was recognized by the Guangdong Mechanical Industry Association as internationally leading.

Looking ahead, the "POWER MAGIC" robot team plans to strengthen key technological development and integrate innovation throughout the entire chain. They aim to expand application scenarios, promote the application to over 90% of live-line operating situations, increase operational efficiency by over 50%, and strive to establish a pioneering hub for intelligent live-line operations technology.

全国首台MR遥操作带电作业机器人在广州问世

12月21日，在广州黄埔科学城，南方电网广东广州供电局自主研制的MR（混合现实技术）遥操作带电作业机器人“悟空”顺利完成首次现场引线搭接作业，实现更安全、可靠、高效的机器代人遥操作带电作业。

据介绍，传统人工带电作业防护措施复杂，人力资源需求量大、耗时较长，且受天气、地形环境、作业面狭窄等因素制约，部分工作开展仍然需要短时停电。

受手术机器人的启发，“悟空”机器人项目团队经过三年的努力，上万次的现场调试和高压绝缘、电磁干扰试验，拥有高可靠性、灵巧性、多作业场景适应性的全国首台MR遥操作带电作业机器人“悟空”横空出世。

项目团队向记者介绍道：“‘悟空’拥有力反馈技术，作业人员能够在‘千里之外’，拥有身临其境的控制触感，感知机械臂与设备、导线、障碍物的接触情况，不仅能‘分身’，更实现了地空一体、人机协同，保障了作业人员的绝对安全。”

据了解，“悟空”拥有103项核心专利，其中4项海外专利已授权，6项通过PCT（专利合作条约）受理。近日，该项目还以专家评分第一名的成绩荣获2023年粤港澳大湾区高价值专利布局培育大赛金奖。此前该项目还获得了日内瓦国际发明奖，并被广东省机械工业协会鉴定为国际领先水平。

接下来，“悟空”机器人团队将持续加强重点技术布局和全链条融合创新力度，进一步拓展应用场景，争取未来能覆盖超过90%带电作业场景，提升作业效率50%以上，全力打造带电智能作业原创技术策源地。

文、图｜记者 董鹏程
通讯员 王喜军 陈燕曼 苏洁莹
译｜刘佳慧