In a very short article, Popular Science reports that researchers at the University of Washington have built a robotic cable inspection system. This system should help utility companies to maintain ...

According to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, there are 171.5 million crossings per day on over 45,000 structurally deficient U.S. bridges—a significant number of which have ...

Have you ever wondered how they inspect high voltage cables without taking them out of service? Check out this video which offers a glimpse into the life of a professional high voltage cable inspector ...

Wire insulation varies widely, and a processing method that works well with one material may produce poor results with ...

Researchers have created a lightweight, cable-climbing robot equipped with a computer vision system to detect surface defects on bridge stay cables. The system achieved over 92 % detection precision ...

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PORTLAND, Ore. — With its iconic look set against the Portland skyline, the diagonal cable lines along the Tilikum Crossing bridge serve more than an aesthetic purpose. They are critical to the bridge ...

Two new studies exploring key issues for commercial-scale floating wind farms have been launched by a joint industry project (JIP) group led by UK government-industry body the Carbon Trust.

The best sewer camera is the one that matches your inspection needs rather than offering the longest list of features. Think ...