Internal Wind Turbine Blade Inspection with ASIO X

Internal blade inspection requires confined-space entry, a minimum of three trained personnel, and a dedicated turbine stoppage per blade. The tapering geometry toward the tip limits how far a technician can physically reach. In practice, a significant portion of the blade interior remains uninspected under current manned methods.

This proof of concept was conducted for a service provider specialising in internal inspections of wind turbine blades. The objective: test ASIO X’s ability to navigate both internal chambers of a blade and return usable inspection data.