| Offshore wind farms are consistently exposed to harsh marine environments, where their pile foundation structures are susceptible to scouring, corrosion, and biofouling, leading to structural damage or even failure. Traditional manual diving inspection methods face
challenges such as low efficiency, high costs, and significant risks. In recent years, underwater robots (ROV/AUV) have emerged as vital tools for offshore wind power pile foundation inspections, leveraging their technical advantages in efficiency, safety, and precision. This paper reviews the current applications of underwater robots in offshore wind power pile foundation inspections, analyzes their strengths in detection accuracy, operational safety, and cost-effectiveness, and discusses existing technical challenges and potential solutions. Furthermore, it explores future development trends, including intelligent upgrades, multifunctional integration, and industry standardization. The research findings demonstrate that advancements in underwater robotic technology will significantly drive the intelligent development of offshore wind operation and maintenance, offering critical support for cost reduction and efficiency improvement in the industry. |
