How do "magic balls" unleash power?
How do "magic balls" unleash power?
Called "magic balls, " these Neurons are advanced physical sensors that help increase power line capacity to optimize efficiency.
With a weight comparable to a bowling ball, drones precisely install Neurons onto live, high-voltage power lines in under 20 seconds. These cutting-edge sensors measure temperature, current, and angle in real-time, transmitting the data for immediate analysis. This equips grid operators with the necessary information to gauge the line's proximity to full capacity, enabling them to increase power flow for specific periods unbound by seasonal or outdated conditions.
As electricity demand grows, "magic balls" have the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in new infrastructure costs worldwide.
With a weight comparable to a bowling ball, drones precisely install Neurons onto live, high-voltage power lines in under 20 seconds. These cutting-edge sensors measure temperature, current, and angle in real-time, transmitting the data for immediate analysis. This equips grid operators with the necessary information to gauge the line's proximity to full capacity, enabling them to increase power flow for specific periods unbound by seasonal or outdated conditions.
As electricity demand grows, "magic balls" have the potential to save hundreds of millions of dollars in new infrastructure costs worldwide.
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