Rosseti Public Joint Stock : Group Began Testing Rostec Exoskeletons at Power Facilities

Rosseti Group received the first batch of industrial exoskeletons "Rostec - Trusted Platforms Robotic Complexes" by Rostec State Corporation. The equipment is designed to protect the health of employees during heavy physical exertion, as well as to work with bulky equipment or in confined spaces.

Exoskeletons do not hinder movement and can be used with standard overalls. They help reduce the load on the musculoskeletal system by half, while minimizing the risk of injuries.

The complexes will be used at two branches of Rosseti Lenenergo: Cable Network and Gatchina Electric Networks. A decision to scale up will be made based on the results of testing, which will be completed in Q1 2022.

"The use of industrial exoskeletons and other elements of robotics and sensorics is an important component of comprehensive work to improve the working conditions for the company's production personnel. During the pilot project, we will work out all possible options for using exoskeletons. This experience will form the basis for further improvement of these devices for the needs of the integrated power grid," noted Andrey Mayorov, First Deputy Director General and Chief Engineer of PJSC Rosseti.

Exoskeletons will be tested in grounding overhead power transmission lines, clearing rights-of-way of vegetation, as well as when transferring heavy materials and tools.

"When lifting a load in such equipment, an operator feels only half the weight. Composite materials and parts printed on a 3D printer are used in the design of the exoskeleton. The samples have already been tested under close-to-real conditions. Currently, the stage of pilot implementation and testing is underway, based on the results of which decisions to scale up the project will be made," said Oleg Yevtushenko, Executive Director of Rostec State Corporation.