Marco Lepage
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About
Marco Lepage is a leading robotics engineer at Hydro-Québec, specializing in the development of autonomous platforms for high-voltage powerline inspection and maintenance. His primary research focuses on designing innovative robotic systems—such as LineRanger and LineScout—that can navigate live transmission lines with minimal human intervention. Lepage’s major contributions include creating robots that dramatically simplify obstacle crossing and reduce operational complexity, enabling faster, safer, and more cost-effective grid assessments. His most-cited work, “LineRanger: Analysis and Field Testing of an Innovative Robot for Efficient Assessment of Bundled High-Voltage Powerlines” (2019, 43 citations), demonstrates how his team’s design achieves practical field performance. He has also advanced control theory with a slip-limiting controller for redundant line-suspended robots (2020), improving reliability during obstacle negotiation. With over 64 total citations across his key publications, Lepage’s technologies have been deployed on major grids worldwide, contributing to the reliability and sustainability of critical energy infrastructure. His work bridges mechanical design, field robotics, and real-world utility needs, making him a pivotal figure in transmission line robotics.
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