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Shaotong Pei is a researcher advancing the safety and automation of high-voltage power infrastructure, with a focus on live-line maintenance robotics and intelligent defect detection. His work addresses critical challenges in overhead transmission line upkeep, particularly the development of robotic systems that can operate under extreme electrical conditions. Pei’s most cited paper, “Structural design and simulation study of intelligent defect elimination equipment for high‐voltage transmission line pin defects” (2023, 5 citations), proposes a robotic solution to replace dangerous manual pin defect repairs, significantly reducing workload and personnel risk. He further explores the physics of arc discharge during robotic entry and exit from equipotential states on 500 kV lines (2025, 3 citations), a fundamental contribution to safe live-line maintenance. Pei also designed an intelligent transformer oil sampling system (2023, 2 citations) using a tracked mobile chassis and gantry arm, enhancing substation automation. Though early in his career, his work directly impacts power grid reliability and worker safety, laying groundwork for autonomous inspection and repair in high-risk electrical environments.