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  1. Feb 4, 2026, 02:45 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Karl_H View Post
    How do they de-ice the robot?

    Couldn't they power it via induction from the power line - or would they need proximity to the ground/neutral line for that?
    You could use a current transformer to steal power from a single current carrying cable. You wouldn't need to connect to a second wire.
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