• SparroHawc@lemmy.zip
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    6 hours ago

    Running cables through conduit is one example that comes to mind. You need something to drag the lead, and if there’s corners or something that thwarts using a fish tape, this kind of robot would be perfect.

    • TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today
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      2 hours ago

      It’s still not as effective as the current means. Plus, this would only hypothetically work on conduit that doesn’t elevate or go vertical. It’s cheaper and faster to just apply a shop vacuum to the conduit and suck a ball with a line through.