Fuzzy optimisation for cooperative UAV-vehicle inspection of transmission towers with uncertain service times

Key Points

• The study aims to improve the inspection process of transmission towers using cooperative UAV-vehicle systems under uncertain service conditions.
• Utilized fuzzy optimisation algorithms for coordination between UAVs and vehicles.
• Evaluated performance in simulated environments with uncertain service times for inspections.
• Assessed the impact of cooperative strategies on efficiency and reliability of inspections.
• Demonstrated a significant reduction in inspection time by 25% when using fuzzy optimisation.
• Achieved an improvement in accuracy of inspections by 30% over traditional methods.
• Indicated positive feedback from operational testing under varying service conditions.