SUPCON JAPAN List of Products and Services

Our company utilizes robotics and image recognition technology to assist in the labor-saving and automation of inspection tasks across various industries. This time, we are presenting a collection of case studies that address the problems and concerns faced by our customers. 【Common Challenges in Manual Patrol Inspections】 ■ High burden of inspections ■ Mainly reactive responses ■ Lack of unified schedule setting ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments 【Solution Examples】 ■ In plant inspections, we utilized explosion-proof patrol inspection robots for 24-hour unmanned monitoring of equipment operating conditions. ■ In substations with many stairs, we employed quadruped robots for leakage detection. ■ In data centers, we achieved meter data reading by combining robots and image recognition technology. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of an "Explosion-Proof Patrol Inspection Robot" as an unmanned inspection solution in a plant. 【Current State of Manual Patrol Inspections】 ■ Heavy burden of inspections ■ Primarily reactive responses ■ Lack of unified scheduling ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments ■ Strong subjectivity 【Inspection Needs (Partial)】 ■ Tank temperature monitoring ■ Identification of level gauges and pressure gauges ■ Pump condition monitoring The explosion-proof patrol inspection robot completes the patrol inspections of equipment, including monitoring temperature and leaks, and is equipped with devices such as OGI and thermal smoke fire tri-phase. It monitors the operational status of the equipment from all directions and effectively warns of dangerous emergencies such as fires and smoke. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of the "VOCs Infrared Thermal Imaging Device" as an unmanned inspection solution at a plant. 【Current Status of Manual Patrol Inspections】 ■ High burden of inspections ■ Mainly reactive responses ■ Lack of unified schedule setting ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments ■ Strong subjectivity 【Application Effects】 ■ Inspection of oil recovery using portable VOC infrared thermal imaging devices ■ Remote detection of gas leaks in tank areas It offers advantages such as low cost, high-speed scanning, high stability, long lifespan, low power consumption, and compact size, providing value in rapid gas component identification, improved detection efficiency, and ensuring personnel safety. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce a case study of the "Aerial Dual-Mode Robot" implemented as an unmanned inspection solution for infrastructure. 【Current State of Population Patrol Inspections】 ■ Heavy burden of inspections ■ Primarily reactive responses ■ Lack of unified scheduling ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments ■ Strong subjectivity Features include aerial dual-mode, quick assembly and disassembly, and rapid flight, making it suitable for highway tunnel patrol inspections and mining box culvert investigations. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of a "quadruped robot" as an unmanned inspection solution in infrastructure. 【Current Status of Population Patrol Inspections】 ■ Heavy burden of inspections ■ Mainly reactive responses ■ Lack of unified schedule setting ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments ■ Strong subjectivity It is characterized by its super environmental adaptability, including low-light environments, complex terrain, and underwater environments. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of an "outdoor wheeled inspection robot" as an unmanned inspection solution at a substation. 【Current Status of Automated Patrol Inspections】 ■ Heavy burden of inspections ■ Primarily reactive responses ■ Lack of unified scheduling ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments ■ Strong subjectivity 【Test Requirements (Partial)】 ■ Identification of oil level gauges and pressure gauges ■ Transformer temperature detection ■ Lightning arrester condition detection By utilizing technologies such as untracked navigation, image recognition and analysis, and multi-sensor integration, routine patrol inspection tasks such as meter readings, switch positions, and equipment temperatures within outdoor substations can be completed autonomously. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce a case of implementing a "quadruped inspection robot" as an unmanned inspection solution at a substation. 【Current Status of Manual Patrol Inspections】 ■ Heavy burden of inspections ■ Mainly reactive responses ■ Lack of unified scheduling ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments ■ Strong subjectivity 【Functional Requirements (Partial)】 ■ Meter identification ■ Environmental monitoring ■ Overcoming obstacles Leveraging the flexibility of the quadruped mechanism, it can demonstrate excellent performance in special situations such as climbing and descending stairs, overcoming obstacles, and moving between levels. It can be equipped with various sensor devices to achieve a range of inspection functions, including high-resolution visible light recognition and infrared temperature monitoring. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Non-destructive testing

We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of "meter image recognition" as an unmanned inspection solution in data centers. 【Current State of Manual Patrol Inspections】 ■ Heavy burden of inspections ■ Mainly reactive responses ■ Lack of unified scheduling ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments ■ Strong subjectivity By using image recognition technology, we achieve data reading of meters such as guideline meters, digital meters, and thermometers, and recognize the status of indicators, energy storage marks, switches, and circuit breakers. Additionally, we recognize equipment shielding and provide real-time alerts for abnormal data or conditions. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other analytical equipment

We would like to introduce a case study of the implementation of a "rail-type patrol inspection robot" as an unmanned inspection solution in data centers. 【Current Status of Manual Patrol Inspections】 ■ Heavy burden of inspections ■ Mainly reactive responses ■ Lack of unified scheduling ■ Presence of safety risks ■ Complex and harsh environments ■ Strong subjectivity 【Test Requirements (Partial)】 ■ SF6 pressure gauges and various meters ■ Temperature detection of contacts and key equipment ■ Status of various switches and knife gates The patrol inspection robot can identify meters, recognize indicator lights, detect infrared temperatures, monitor the environment, and engage in voice dialogue. By combining it with fixed surveillance cameras, it enables patrol inspections without any blind spots in all directions. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Non-destructive testing

Equipped with various instruments and cameras, it monitors and records the outdoors. It is compliant with explosion-proof areas (Europe).

• Information and communication equipment and infrastructure

"Zetsuei Lite3" is a smart quadruped robot equipped with our proprietary high-torque joint drive module, which features very high torque density, response bandwidth, and reverse transmission efficiency. It adopts an industrial-grade IMU, achieving a comprehensive upgrade in stability and computational power. It supports functions such as obstacle detection and stopping, recognition tracking, forward obstacle avoidance, and autonomous navigation. 【Features】 ■ Upgraded algorithms for more agile movements ■ Capable of high-difficulty movements such as jumping over valleys, high jumps, and front rolls ■ Can climb steps of 15 cm ■ Capable of performing actions such as backflips, body twists, twist jumps, greetings, moonwalks, and getting up ■ Modular design allows for unlimited expansion *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Automatic transport robot

Our company handles standard energy storage systems (100kW/215kWh). The battery system can inspect the operational status of the battery (voltage, current, temperature, estimation of SOC/SOH/SOP, etc.) and adjusts charging, discharging, and storage based on the current state of the battery and the actual performance of the battery modules. Additionally, the energy storage cabinet is equipped with detectors for fumes, overflow, and combustible gases, as well as audio-visual alarm systems and an aerosol fire extinguishing system, which detect potential safety issues inside the cabinet in real-time. This helps prevent fire safety incidents such as battery ignition. 【Components】 ■ HMI (optional) ■ Battery pack ■ PCS ■ EMS management system ■ High voltage box ■ Fire extinguishing system *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Other Batteries

The CRY2624 is an industrial acoustic imager suitable for use in explosion prevention scenarios in the chemical and energy industries. The device features an aluminum alloy shell, making it robust and durable, and adaptable to complex and varied working environments. Additionally, real-time acoustic imaging allows for the detection of pressurized or vacuum leaks to be significantly faster compared to other conventional methods. 【Features】 - 128 digital MEMS microphones provide very high sensitivity, sound resolution, and detection accuracy, enabling real-time audio-visual display, prevention of jamming, and detection assistance. - By activating the leakage measurement function, the camera continuously displays the amount of leakage, loss, and loss levels. - Partial discharge can be detected before more serious failures occur, among other features. *For more details, please download the PDF or feel free to contact us.

• Audio and video equipment