5.7.3. Robotic Inspection and Maintenance

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary function of crawling robots?

   Hint

   Think about the kinds of places humans might avoid.

2. 2.

   Name one advantage of using drones for inspections.

   Hint

   Consider what you can't see from the ground.

3. 3.

   What are crawling robots primarily used for?

   • Aerodynamics
   • Surveying
   • Inspecting

   Hint

   Think about what activities require close examination.

4. 4.

   True or False: Drones can perform thermal imaging.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the capabilities added through technology.

5. 5.

   Consider a situation where a drone fails during inspection. Discuss the safety protocols that should be enacted.

   Hint

   Think of what steps ensure no workers are put at risk.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impacts that robotic inspections could have on future infrastructure policy and construction regulations.

   Hint

   Consider how technology is reshaping industry norms.