Advantech’s UNO-2483G / UNO-2484G and UNO-2272G fanless embedded industrial computers serve as competent robot controllers. These systems can be easily connected to wireless access points, GPS modules, CCD cameras, infrared thermometers, digital signal processors, etc. via multiple I/O interfaces. When installed in a robot, Advantech’s UNO computers are capable of processing images, videos, e-maps, and GPS positioning data at high speeds. These capabilities enable substation inspection robots to complete various tasks, such as receiving instructions, conducting inspections, capturing images and data, uploading images, emitting alert notifications, and automatically returning to the start point after a task is complete.
For this project, the standard substation inspection robot was equipped with UNO-2483G. Because the system is compact (252 x 149 x 62 mm) and lightweight (1.6 kg), UNO-2483G can easily fit into the robot’s limited internal space. The comparatively lower weight also reduces wear on the robot wheels. Moreover, UNO-2483G features an Intel® Core™ i7 processor capable of high-volume, high-speed data processing. Thus, complex computing tasks involving images and videos can be easily completed.
Meanwhile, the simplified substation inspection robot was equipped with a palm-sized UNO-2272G computer. This small (157 x 88 x 50 mm) and lightweight (0.8 kg) system features an Intel® Celeron® J1900 quad-core processor to enable high-performance computing for complex tasks.
Both UNO computers are fanless, equipped with a solid-state drive, support a wide operating temperature range (-20 ~ 60 °C), and have passed IEC anti-vibration and anti-shock tests to ensure reliable operation. Additionally, both computers provide a variety of I/O interfaces, including serial ports, Ethernet ports, USB, DisplayPort, audio input/output ports, for a wide range of industrial applications. Furthermore, Advantech’s iDoor technology offers system integrators flexible expansion that overcomes the fixed specifications of embedded computers. This enables users to integrate diverse modules in order to add additional functions according to their application requirements.
