Guangkai Yu

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Guangkai Yu is a leading researcher in the field of intelligent power system maintenance, specializing in the safety and automation of live-line working robots. His work focuses on the critical intersection of robotics and high-voltage electrical engineering, addressing the unique challenges of deploying automated systems in extreme electromagnetic environments. Yu’s major contributions include pioneering the simulation of electric field distribution and potential transfer arcs for robots operating on live transmission lines, particularly for tasks such as anti-vibration hammer maintenance. He has also developed foundational safety protocols for robots working on 10kV distribution lines, using conventional insulation coordination methods validated through air gap sparkover experiments. His research, with papers garnering up to 5 citations, provides essential guidance for the design of robust, electrically-safe robotic systems that can replace human workers in hazardous live-line operations. By quantifying the risks of arc flash and electromagnetic interference, Yu’s work directly enables the practical deployment of intelligent equipment in the power grid, enhancing both worker safety and operational efficiency. His findings are crucial for advancing the next generation of autonomous maintenance robots.