To save reports of images and videos taken, meter readings, IoT device data, etc., performed by ugo through Flow, you need to define the actions you want to record within the Flow using the "Task Start" and "Task Complete" commands.
◆Table of Contents
・Basic Rules for Report Creation
・Explanation of Commands for Report Creation
・Restrictions Related to Report Creation
◆Basic Rules for Report Creation
■ "Task Start" and "Task Complete"
- Reports are created by placing commands that perform recording between the "Task Start" and "Task Complete" commands in the Flow.
- The commands (actions) for capturing images/videos, meter readings, and information acquisition that are enclosed
between "Task Start" and "Task Complete" are compiled into a single report.
- The "Task Complete" command is responsible for uploading the recorded data such as images and videos to the ugo Portal (cloud).
- If the "Task Start" and "Task Complete" commands are not paired correctly within the Flow, the report will not be created properly, so please be very careful.
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■ Commands Recorded in the Report (Recording Commands)
By placing the following commands between "Task Start" and "Task Complete," they will be recorded in the report.
・Task Image Save ・Task Video Save ・Capture Multiple Check Items ・Sensor Data Acquisition (Bluetooth)
・Capture Check Item
■ Unit of Report Creation
- Commands (actions) for image/video capture, meter readings, and information acquisition enclosed
between "Task Start" and "Task Complete" are compiled into a single report.
| Example of uploading captured images to a report |
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Example of combining meter reading results and data acquired from environmental sensors into one report |
- If there are multiple pairs of "Task Start" and "Task Complete" in one Flow, reports will be created per pair. - It is also possible to include commands such as map patrols between the commands for capturing, meter reading,
and information acquisition within the Flow.
For example, after creating a report for inspection point A, ugo can move and then create a report for the next inspection point B. In the example below, separate reports are created for meter reading and data acquired from environmental sensors.
◆Explanation of Commands for Report Creation
■ Task Start
- Starts report creation in Flow and defines the report type.
| Parameter Name | Description |
| Report Type | Choose from 【Patrol】 or 【Inspection】. This will be the information for the report displayed in the 【Report List】. It acts as a label used to filter and search reports in the 【Report List】. |
■ Task Complete
- Uploads recorded data such as images and videos to the ugo Portal (cloud). ugo needs to be online at the time of executing the "Task Complete" command.
Please do not change the parameters from their default settings.
■ Task Image Save
- Takes images using the camera installed on ugo. For ugo mini equipped with a thermal camera, setting the target camera parameter to "Thermal Camera" enables shooting with the thermal camera.
※The thermal camera is an optional item.
Parameter Name |
Description |
Target Camera |
Select one camera to use for shooting. ・ugo Pro: Front camera, rear camera, face camera |
Checkpoint Name |
The name displayed as the "Event Name" in the report details. You can freely enter the name of the inspection target or inspection spot. |
Remarks |
A free-entry memo field displayed as "Details" in the report details. For example, you can note which part of the captured image should be visually checked by a person, and use it for your operations. |
Location Information |
Do not use; leave this unset. |
Result |
Please do not change from the default value of 0. |
■ Task Video Save
- Records video using the camera installed on ugo. Audio is not recorded. Recording time is up to 1 minute. For ugo mini equipped with a thermal camera, setting the target camera parameter to "Thermal Camera" enables shooting with the thermal camera.
※The thermal camera is an optional item.
Parameter Name |
Description |
Target Camera |
Select one camera to use for shooting. ・ugo Pro: Front camera, rear camera, face camera ・ugo mini: Gimbal camera (4K), thermal camera (when used as an option) ・ugo Ex: Front camera, rear camera |
Checkpoint Name |
The name displayed as the "Event Name" in the report details. You can freely enter the name of the inspection target or inspection spot. |
Remarks |
A free-entry memo field displayed as "Details" in the report details. For example, you can note which part of the recorded video should be visually checked by a person, and use it for your operations. |
Location Information |
Do not use; leave this unset. |
Recording Time |
Can be set up to a maximum of 60 seconds. |
Result |
Please do not change from the default value of 0. |
■ Capture Multiple Check Items
- Takes photos of meters and records the results read by the meter reading AI in the report.
When using the meter reading AI "hakaru.ai," multiple check items can be captured simultaneously.
This command has enhanced functionality compared to the "Capture Check Item" command, so please use this command with ugo mini.| Parameter Name | Description |
Check Items |
Select check items created in the "Check Item Settings" on the operation screen. You can capture up to 5 check items simultaneously. For details, please refer to the meter reading manual. |
Capture Resolution |
Choose from 4K or HD. Generally, please select 4K if there are no communication issues in your operating environment. ※When using LiLz, upload quality will be 2K (2,560×1,440). |
Image Size (when cropping fails) |
Select from normal size, 1/2 size, 1/4 size, or 1/8 size. The default 1/2 size is fine. |
■ Sensor Data Acquisition (Bluetooth)
- You can record data acquired from IoT devices in the report. For detailed setup, please refer to the IoT Device Manual.
Parameter Name |
Description |
Checkpoint Name |
The name displayed as the "Event Name" in the report details. You can freely enter the name of the inspection target or inspection spot. |
Remarks |
A free-entry memo field displayed as "Details" in the report details. For example, you can note which data items to check, and use it for your operations. |
Data Acquisition Target Device |
Select the device from which to acquire data from the dropdown. |
Location Information |
Do not use; leave this unset. |
Scan Time |
Time to scan the IoT device. Please set to the default 3 seconds. |
Connection Retry Count |
Please set to the default 3 times. |
■ Capture Check Item
- Takes photos of meters and records the results read by the meter reading AI in the report. Use this command when using the thermal camera with ugo × LiLz integration. ・ugo mini Thermal Camera × LiLz Guard Setup Method
Parameter Name |
Description |
Check Item |
Select check items created in the "Check Item Settings" on the operation screen. For details, please refer to the meter reading manual. |
Target Camera |
Select one camera to use for shooting. ・ugo Pro: Front camera, rear camera, face camera ・ugo mini: mini-4K camera, thermal camera (when used as an option) ・ugo Ex: Front camera, rear camera |
Image Quality |
Select from High, Medium, or Low. Basically, set to "High," and if there are communication issues on site, try "Medium." |
◆Basic Structure of Flow
- Insert commands in the order of "Task Start" → "Actions to be recorded" → "Task Complete."
- You can include multiple actions you want to record in one report.
In the example below, ugo mini records images and videos with the gimbal 4K camera, thermal camera shots, meter readings, and IoT device (air quality sensor) data, all within a single report.
- By including multiple pairs of "Task Start" and "Task Complete" in one Flow, reports can be created per pair.
Flow Structure (Parent Flow and Child Flow):
- It is also possible to create reports while patrolling maps within the Flow. For large inspection routes or multiple inspection points, the number of commands such as "Position Adjustment," "Telescopic Pole Height Change," and "Shooting Commands" will increase proportionally, making the number of commands in the Flow enormous, reducing readability and maintainability. In such cases, by using the "Flow Call" command and dividing the inspection Flow into "Parent Flow" and "Child Flow," you can improve readability and maintainability of the inspection Flow, making it more convenient. For example, when adding a new inspection point, you can create a child Flow for that inspection point and add the 【Move】 command and 【Flow Call】 command to that inspection point in the parent Flow, making it easy to add to the inspection Flow. For details, please refer to How to Create Flows Using the "Flow Call" Command.
Parent Flow: Manages the overall patrol route and general tasks. Calls "Child Flows" with the "Flow Call" command upon arrival at each inspection point.
Child Flow: Handles position adjustment, telescopic pole height changes, meter readings, and specific detailed tasks at each inspection point. This makes Flow management easier and improves maintainability when changes or additions occur.
◆Restrictions Related to Report Creation
【Important】Notes on Communication Environment:
- If the communication environment is poor at the time of executing the "Task Complete" command, the upload of captured images, videos, and other data to the cloud may fail. If the upload fails, the report will not be registered correctly. In that case, please re-execute the "Task Complete" command from the point where the Flow stopped due to an error.
"Task Start" and "Task Complete":
- When creating reports in Flow, always enclose recording commands between a pair of "Task Start" and "Task Complete" commands. Particularly when creating inspection Flows separated into parent and child Flows, please carefully ensure that there are no missing pairs of "Task Start" and "Task Complete" commands.
Notes on Thermal Camera Shooting:
- A maximum of 20 thermal camera images can be sent in one report (as of ugo OS v4.5.2). ※Regular images are not included in this limit.
- When uploading more than 20 thermal camera images, please split them into multiple reports
by including pairs of "Task Start" and "Task Complete" commands in the Flow.
- For details on the thermal camera function, please refer to the following: 【ugo mini】 Thermal Camera Function
High-Resolution (4K) Image Capture on ugo mini:
- Please confirm that the target camera parameter in the "Task Image Save" command is set to the gimbal camera (4K).
Notes on Video Recording:
- Audio is not recorded in videos recorded with the "Task Video Save" command. - The "Task Video Save" command does not support recording while driving. If recording while driving is necessary, please consider using the optional Long Duration Recording Function.
Notes on Executing Inspection Flows:
- If ugo is powered off after executing the "Task Start" command but before completing the "Task Complete" command in a Flow, images, videos, and IoT device data captured up to that point will not be recorded in the report and will be discarded, so please be very careful. - Similarly, if you execute the "Task Start" command without completing the previous "Task Complete" command in a Flow, images, videos, and IoT device data captured up to that point will not be recorded in the report and will be discarded, so please be very careful.