TerraWise provides an AI‑driven robotics platform that deploys autonomous rovers to continuously inspect utility‑scale solar farms. The rovers navigate uneven terrain, capture high‑resolution imagery, and use onboard computer‑vision to detect panel cracks, hot spots, and connector failures in real time, streaming alerts to a cloud dashboard where operators can visualize issues and remotely control the robots for targeted inspections, enabling proactive maintenance and higher energy output.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Utility-scale solar farms require frequent inspections and maintenance to detect panel defects, connector issues, and other anomalies, but traditional operations and maintenance (O&M) rely on manual labor, are time‑consuming, and often miss early signs of degradation, leading to reduced energy output and higher operational costs.
Solution
TerraWise offers an AI‑driven robotics platform that deploys autonomous rovers across solar installations to perform continuous visual inspections. The rovers navigate complex terrain, capture high‑resolution imagery, and use onboard computer‑vision models to identify cracks, hot spots, loose connectors, and other faults in real time. Detected anomalies are streamed to a cloud‑based dashboard where operators can visualize issues, assess risk, and prioritize repairs. When detailed investigation is needed, operators can remotely control the rover from any location for targeted inspections. The platform integrates the inspection data with maintenance workflows, enabling proactive repairs that maximize plant availability and energy production.
Target Audience
Primary customers are utility‑scale solar farm owners and operators, as well as third‑party O&M service providers responsible for maintaining large photovoltaic installations.
Features
- Autonomous navigation system capable of traversing uneven solar farm terrain without human intervention
- Onboard AI vision algorithms that detect panel cracks, delamination, connector failures, and other defects with high precision
- Real‑time streaming of inspection imagery and anomaly alerts to a centralized web dashboard
- Remote control interface allowing operators to pilot rovers for on‑demand, focused inspections
- Continuous monitoring and logging of rover activity, battery status, and coverage maps for operational oversight
- Scalable cloud infrastructure that aggregates data across multiple sites for fleet‑level performance analytics