Many workers’ roles have changed and evolved with the adaptation of emerging technologies. Inspectors, who are
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Why would you add virtual inspections to your inspection program?
Grid operators have been inspecting their critical infrastructure using proven methods for years, but with a
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What is a virtual inspection?
A virtual inspection is an inspection that is carried out remotely away from the physical asset.
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Why Collaborative AI is the best approach for grid inspections
The era of collaboration rather than competition. Historically, technology and machines, have impacted our way of
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6 things you need to know about Artificial Intelligence for grid inspections
At eSmart Systems, AI is in our DNA. We have been working on AI for infrastructure
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Top 10 reasons to add virtual inspections to your grid inspection program
We pioneered virtual inspections of energy utility assets over 10 years ago, and in that time,
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Beyond the limitations of sight – BVLOS flying is changing the inspection game
The transmission line inspection waiver unlocks BVLOS operations for all utilities recognized by the US Department of Energy. Hence, the utility industry could be the 1st to benefit from BVLOS on a wide scale.
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Hands-off virtual inspections through data analysis
If you have been exploring content related to virtual line inspections, you may have come across insights from some of our different customers and projects. As the topic grows in popularity, we think is a good time to reflect on the lessons we have learned about these digital solutions and utility-focused AI through our engagements with industry experts, research, and external discussions.
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Watch our webinar – How AI and predictive insights drive proactive wildfire mitigation for U.S. utilities
This webinar reveals how leading utilities are transforming their wildfire mitigation strategies through AI-powered solutions, predictive insights and digital grid asset management.
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How artificial intelligence can be utilized for community safety and grid security: a case study
A public utility collaborated with a large construction company and eSmart Systems to implement an avant-garde solution that enables proactive decision making in power grid management.
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Watch our webinar – Disrupting the status quo: AI in utility operations
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From reactive to predictive: What utilities need to know about the next era of wildfire mitigation using AI
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In response: The ‘Five-Alarm Fire’ for grid reliability and the escalating wildfire risk
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