NYPA to leverage software and improve robotic transmission inspections
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) will leverage mission manager software to better utilise robotics for transmission line inspections and observations necessary for power restoration after weather events.
Under a five-year agreement, ANRA – which develops integrated airspace, mission management and delivery systems for unscrewed vehicles – will provide the US public power utility with the technology.
It is the hope of the NYPA for the tech to improve their workflow efficiency, fleet management and safety for enterprise air, sea and land robotic system operations.
The mission manager software aims to allow NYPA to manage its robots safely, reducing risk for front-line NYPA employees that otherwise might be exposed to hazardous conditions when using more traditional methods of inspecting infrastructure and monitoring equipment.
According to the NYPA, the programme will help improve shared situational awareness across its enterprise. It will also assist in reducing response time and improving workflows for everyday operations and maintenance projects as well as weather events and other emergency response activities.
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“We are pleased to be able to use systems like the mission management software that will help us meet our VISION2030 strategic goals as we work to help create a more resilient New York powered by clean energy,” stated Brian Saez, senior vice president for Power Supply at NYPA.
“With smart technology like this mission management software, NYPA staff can improve awareness and operational information sharing throughout our enterprise and communications with our stakeholders,” continued Saez.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with an enterprise like NYPA that uses air, sea and land systems that will be integrated, managed and operated with our single software platform,” added Amit Ganjoo, founder and CEO of ANRA Technologies.
“Our background and experience working with the FAA, NASA and Fortune 50 enterprises will help ensure safety of the mission while enabling the technology that ultimately reduces risk for the NYPA teams that work hard and in sometimes potentially hazardous conditions.”
