31.2. Role of Robotics in Predictive Maintenance

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does PdM stand for?

   Hint

   Recall the general term for maintenance that focuses on prediction.

2. 2.

   Name one type of inspection robot.

   Hint

   Think of robots that can fly to perform inspections.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of inspection robots in predictive maintenance?

   • To perform repairs
   • To gather data for monitoring
   • To transport materials

   Hint

   Think about why we need robots for inspections.

4. 4.

   True or False: Mobile robots do not use any kind of sensor technology.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what makes robots effective at scanning environments.

5. 5.

   How could using both aerial drones and crawling robots improve the predictive maintenance in a bridge system?

   Hint

   Consider the advantages of 3D visibility with drones compared to close inspection of surfaces.

6. 6.

   Design a predictive maintenance plan for a multi-story building that utilizes different types of robots for inspection.

   Hint

   Think about the different features of the building and where each robot fits best.