Case: Inspection Robots for Utilities
Scope
Substations, plant rooms and tunnels are inspected on a schedule. A robot can carry the sensors, follow a fixed route and record readings, while people handle anything abnormal.
What to specify
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Navigation | Stable maps indoors and outdoors |
| Instrument reading | Accuracy on dirty, reflective or angled gauges |
| Data | Format, storage and integration with existing systems |
| Exception handling | The robot reports; people decide |
Acceptance
Agree point coverage, arrival success rate, recognition accuracy and false-alarm rate — all four, with the sample size stated.