This invention provides an automated sensor replacement
system and method. The
system includes an unmanned replacement device, a
wireless positioning device, and an image transmission device. The unmanned replacement device can perform sensor replacement and fastening operations; the
wireless positioning device collects and locates the sensor's position, elevation, and path; the image transmission device confirms, transmits, and records sensor readings; based on the path, battery level, and work location, the
system can
record, plan, and select a path after initial
route exploration and automatically travel back and forth. The method is implemented through the system and includes: setting up and debugging the system; starting the unmanned replacement device and moving it to the work location, recording key points and passages along the way; performing reading operations, replacement and fastening operations, and / or scheduling and cyclical operations; and achieving retrieval and termination. This invention enables autonomous sensor installation and removal.