International Conference on Control, Robotics and Informatics (ICCRI)

Quantum Annealing for the Mechanics of Robot Inspectors on Electrical Transmission Lines' Conductors

Hadi Salloum, Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Artem Matevosian, Sofia Gamershmidt, Ali Jnadi, Manuel Mazzara

Published Jul 26, 2024• 1 citation

Abstract

This paper explores the integration of quantum computing, specifically quantum annealing, into robotics for inspecting electrical transmission lines. By using quantum annealing's computational power, we address the dynamics of robot inspectors on transmission line conductors, enhancing the computational efficiency of managing the movements of robot inspectors on transmission line conductors. The use of these robots is crucial for performing efficient and safe inspections. We discuss the mathematical foundations of quantum annealing, transforming differential equations governing robot dynamics into Ising model Hamiltonians suitable for quantum annealing devices. Through experiments using D-Wave's ‘Advantage’ quantum annealer, we demonstrate the viability of quantum annealing in solving complex robotics problems, paving the way for advanced applications in the field.

DOI: 10.1109/iccri64298.2024.00015

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