Round Table China

Robo-owls to the power grid rescue!

Apr 25, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Robotic Owls Guard Power Lines

  • In Shiyan, China, robotic owls are installed on transmission towers to scare birds away and protect the power grid and wildlife.
  • These owls turn their heads and mimic real raptors to prevent bird-related power failures and harm to birds.
INSIGHT

Robots Balance Ecology and Grid Safety

  • China's ecological improvements increase bird activity, posing new challenges to grid safety.
  • Robotic owls serve a dual role: protecting birds and ensuring power grid reliability.
ANECDOTE

Robots Maintain Three Gorges Dam

  • At the Three Gorges Dam, robots perform inspection, maintenance, and cleaning to boost efficiency and safety.
  • Smart cleaning robots collect floating debris to protect aquatic life from pollution.
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