Description of need
Distribution power cables must be spliced in order to be separated and routed to individual homes. This is often a manual process, which is slow and error-prone.
Problem severity (1-10)
6
Who has this need
Distribution utilities
Total addressable market (TAM)
Unknown
Solutions today, and their shortcomings
- Manual splicing
- Projects currently funded by ARPA-E GOFURRS
Potentially relevant capabilities
- Could we introduce standardized electrical ports or plugs?