Alexandre Domingues

Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

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Alexandre Domingues is a rising researcher in the field of robotic inspection and maintenance of critical energy infrastructure. His work focuses on developing autonomous systems for power line monitoring, combining mechanical design with multi-modal sensing to improve reliability and safety. Domingues’ most notable contribution is a novel method for multi-modal predictive inspection of power lines, which employs an autonomous line-crawling robot equipped with integrated sensors to comprehensively analyze line conditions and predict failures before they occur—a study that has already garnered 4 citations since its 2024 publication. He also designed a specialized robotic cable-gripper for transmission line inspection, enabling secure traversal and stable data collection in challenging environments. His research directly addresses the growing need for efficient, non-intrusive maintenance of aging electrical grids, reducing human risk and operational downtime. Domingues’ innovative integration of robotics and predictive analytics positions him as a promising contributor to smart grid technology and autonomous infrastructure monitoring.