Can a robotic arm move around a solar site?

But the idea of a factory-style robotic arm moving around a solar site brought them to ULC and its Robotic Roadworks and Excavation System. After a year-and-a-half of development, the two companies now have a solar installation robot up and running, and it’s been deployed on Rosendin solar projects across the country.

How does a solar installation robot work?

The installation robot works with carrier robots that keep it supplied with solar panels to place as it moves down a row. But it’s not just about improving efficiency. “As we started getting into it, we did the time motion studies and got a four-person crew down to a two-person crew, and the safety aspects of it were huge,” says Lincoln.

What is the world's first AI-enabled solar robot?

The world’s first AI-enabled solar robot. Maximo deploys solar panels in half the time at half the cost. Maximo is a true partner to solar construction crews, using artificial intelligence to automate the heavy lifting of solar panels and accelerate solar installation. Automated: A high-speed robotic arm performs the precise panel installation.

Can a robot install solar panels in one day?

Emerick said that Cosmic’s robot could allow a standard crew to be split in two, doubling the amount of solar panels that can be installed in one day. Currently, Cosmic’s robot, called Cosmic-1A, can install one panel every 30 to 40 seconds, which is about as quick as the fastest human installers.

How does a solar panel picker robot work?

The autonomous robot can pick up and place solar panels using a vacuum suction attachment. Its electric motors are powered by batteries, which are recharged by an onboard diesel generator. Two other robots serve as panel carriers, working in tandem to ensure there is always a fresh stack of panels for the picker robot to grab one.

Are solar panel installation robots reducing labor costs?

Photo courtesy Rosendin Electric Newly developed solar panel installation robots are drastically reducing labor costs and human toil associated with building solar photovoltaic farms, as Rosendin Electric’s partnership with robotics firm ULC Technologies has found after a year of successful trials on real solar jobsites.