Intelligent inspection system for electric distribution networks using thermography and artificial intelligence

• Grant number: 22/13733-5
• Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Innovative Research in Small Business - PIPE
• Start date: April 01, 2023
• End date: June 30, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Computer Science - Computing Methodologies and Techniques
• Agreement: SEBRAE-SP
• Principal Investigator: Diogo Gará Caetano
• Grantee: Diogo Gará Caetano
• Company: Kasco P&D Tecnologia da Informação Ltda
• CNAE: Pesquisa e desenvolvimento experimental em ciências físicas e naturais
• City: Campinas
• Associated researchers: Douglas Fernandes Moreira Morais
• Associated research grant(s): 24/14581-0 - FAPESP Week Italy 2024, AR.EXT

Abstract

There are 2 main problems to be solved: 1- Thermographic inspection of the electricity distribution network, detecting the elements that are at a temperature higher than the standard operation; 2- Inspection of the public lighting network to detect the type and power of the luminaires. This proposal has technical and commercial challenges. The technical challenges are mainly associated with demonstrating the stability and usability of the system in a production environment, and must present a robust solution that can be used without the need for constant maintenance and must also present characteristics of easy operation by users. From a commercial point of view, it is necessary to study the size of the Brazilian and international market, as well as to evaluate the best marketing strategies to create the product's visibility in the market. (AU)