Case Study: a major hydroelectric power plant achieves safer, faster penstock inspection with AR Genie remote assistance and 3D laser scanning

Penstock Inspection with AR Remote Visual Assistance & 3D Laser Scanning

A major hydroelectric power plant faced the challenge of inspecting its aging penstock lines for external corrosion. Traditional methods were slow, inaccurate, and required heavy manpower, creating safety risks and high costs from prolonged downtime and expert travel. To address this, the plant implemented a solution from AR Genie using their AR Remote Visual Assistance software combined with 3D laser scanning technology.

The solution enabled remote experts using AR Genie to guide on-site technicians in real-time via AR annotations, ensuring proper surface preparation and targeted scanning of critical areas. This hybrid approach delivered highly accurate corrosion data, drastically reducing inspection time to under 10 minutes per square meter. The results included minimized downtime, lower travel and labor costs, enhanced safety, and data-driven maintenance planning that extended the infrastructure's operational lifespan.