Chuangxiang-2 and Chuangxiang-3, live working robots, are seen in the State Grid Tianjin Integrated Energy Service Center in North China's Tianjin, on Aug 18, 2020. [Photo by Jiang Lu/chinadaily.com.cn]
The State Grid in North China's Tianjin is making every effort to build a pioneer city in the energy revolution and help Tianjin radiate new vitality for high-quality development.
With smart energy supporting the construction of smart cities, electric energy plays a more valuable role in serving social governance, upgrading industries, and improving people's livelihood needs.
Live working robots driven by AI to reduce safety risk
A new generation of live working robots for power distribution systems have been put into service in Tianjin municipality.
Zhang Liming, a front-line worker of the State Grid Tianjin Integrated Energy Company, leads his team in developing this series of robots, named Chuangxiang-2, Chuangxiang-3, and Chuangxiang-4.
"These robots aim to reduce labor intensity and bring down safety risk," Zhang said. "It seems that our original intention has basically been realized."
The robots, developed by the State Grid Tianjin Electric Power Company, are driven by artificial intelligence technologies, including 3D reconstruction of the environment, visual recognition and motion control. They use algorithms to execute multiple power distribution missions.
Zhang Liming, a front-line worker of the State Grid Tianjin Integrated Energy Company, demonstrates how live working robots work to media journalists. [Photo by Jiang Lu/chinadaily.com.cn]
A zero energy building is shown in at the State Grid Tianjin Integrated Energy Service Center in North China's Tianjin, on Aug 18, 2020. [Photo by Jiang Lu/chinadaily.com.cn]
Zero energy building drives high-quality life
Zero energy buildings show a new model of energy consumption in Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city.
Photovoltaic panels are laid on the roof of the building and the roads surrounding it. With energy storage equipment, these can realize the building's energy self-sufficiency. The remaining power is available for users to surf the internet.
A self-developed home energy router is installed in the building to automatically open water heaters, washing machines and other household appliances as needed so smart home energy management is realized.
Editor:Cherie
