China-based Relu Robotics has developed a 9-ton robot that reportedly delivers accurate module handling and installation. The company says its tracked chassis, extended-range power system, and all-terrain capability enable operation across deserts, sand, wastelands, hills, and slopes under extreme conditions.
China-based Beijing Relu Robotics Co., Ltd. has announced that its Bison Series robot is being used in the construction of an unspecified large-scale solar power plant in Algeria.
“In demanding outdoor operating conditions, robots must cope with a wide range of uncertainties, including intense sunlight, wind and sand, rain and snow, uneven terrain, high-altitude environments, and other unpredictable factors. Maintaining stable, efficient, and precise operation under these conditions presents a significant engineering challenge,” the company said in a statement. “Relu Robotics addresses this challenge through a combination of high-precision 3D perception, intelligent decision-making, and adaptive motion control.”
The Bison Series is designed for ground-mounted PV construction and features a 9-ton platform for enhanced stability in outdoor environments. Its robotic arm can reportedly handle payloads of up to 50 kg and has an effective working range exceeding 5 meters. According to Relu Robotics, the system’s proprietary 3D perception technology and adaptive motion-control algorithms enable less than 3 mm perception accuracy, less than 0.5° bracket-angle recognition error, installation accuracy within 5 mm, and sub-millimeter repetitive positioning accuracy.
