Case Study: Snatching Dangerous Items from Above, Wisson's AP30-N1 Pliabot Aerial Manipulator Enhances Emergency Response for Urban Management

Background

A city management department in China has been actively improving its emergency response capabilities, using innovative technologies to enhance urban management and public services. As cities grow vertically, with an increasing number of high-rise buildings and standalone structures, new challenges arise, especially in emergency situations. For instance, when objects or unidentified packages fall on rooftops or high ledges, there's a risk of injury or property damage if they are not quickly dealt with. However, working at heights presents significant challenges for urban management teams.

challenges

Complex building access: It's often difficult for personnel to quickly reach the target building.
High, hard-to-reach locations: Objects are often located on rooftops or other hard-to-reach places.
High-risk operations: Working at heights is dangerous and requires skilled personnel, posing safety concerns.
Uncertain risks: Objects could fall or pose other dangers, making manual handling unpredictable.

Solution

Understanding the city's needs, Wisson provided the AP30-N1 Pliabot Aerial Manipulator, powered by its proprietary Pliabot® technology. AP30-N1 offers agile and precise operations, easy installation, ultra-low power consumption, and stable outdoor performance. It is capable of high-load aerial grab-and-transfer tasks and features modular tools for versatile city management tasks. The innovative Pliabot arm, made from bionic materials, is lightweight, low inertia, and designed for safe contact and collision handling, making it ideal for delicate operations requiring safety.

In one operation involving an unidentified package on a rooftop, drone surveillance marked the package's location and relayed the information to command. As the package was on the sloped roof of a standalone residential building, the command center determined that ground personnel and equipment couldn't quickly reach it. AP30-N1 was dispatched, flew directly to the package, used its Pliabot arm for a gentle grab, and safely transferred the package to a secure location for further handling.

Benefits

No need for ground access: The AP30-N1 can quickly approach and reach the target building without concerns about ground conditions or building access. The equipment is easy to deploy, ready to use, and reliable in outdoor environments, ensuring swift and efficient response.
Handles complex situations in hard-to-reach locations: AP30-N1 can reach dangerous or hard-to-access spots, with its omni-directional Pliabot arm offering precision operation with a 15kg load capacity. Its modular design allows for additional functionalities beyond simple grabbing.
Remote operations for enhanced safety: Fully automated, the AP30-N1 eliminates the need for personnel to work at dangerous heights, ensuring operator safety throughout the process.
Adaptive buffering to avoid collision risks: The Pliabot arm’s safety contact and collision features ensure the safety of the target and surroundings, minimizing the risk of triggering further issues.

The AP30-N1 Pliabot Aerial Manipulator redefines traditional drone capabilities, bridging the gap from observation to operation. It offers a reliable, safe, and efficient aerial operation solution for industries. Beyond urban management and emergency response, AP30-N1 is empowering aerial operations across energy maintenance, emergency firefighting, building inspection, smart agriculture, low-altitude logistics, and more, bringing innovative improvements in safety and efficiency.

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