Wind turbine blade manufacturing is improved with robotics
clockwise l-r: Robot with band saw attachment and 5m test blade section, Pushcorp grinding tool with custom dust collection shroud, Zivid II structured light camera and Tyrolit sanding tool. Images: Hunter Huth, NREL
Research conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has found that robotic assistance can improve the production process of wind turbine blades, increasing both the consistency of the finished products and the safety of the working conditions.
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