UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA · INTELLIGENT POWER LAB
Plug-and-Play Electrical Monitoring for Smarter Systems
EMU is a plug-level sensing platform for high-fidelity electrical monitoring, power-quality analysis, anomaly detection, and intelligent energy applications.
Real-time monitoring • Power quality • Anomaly detection • Edge intelligence
WHAT EMU DOES
One compact platform. A clearer view of electrical systems.
EMU combines electrical sensing, embedded computing, communications, and analytics to support research and monitoring across devices, buildings, and distributed electrical networks.
Electrical Monitoring
Voltage, current, real and reactive power, power factor, frequency, energy, and related electrical quantities.
Power Quality
Observe waveform characteristics, harmonics, fluctuations, and electrical disturbances.
Anomaly Detection
Use electrical signatures and analytics to identify unusual equipment or system behavior.
Distributed Monitoring
Deploy multiple EMUs across buildings and networks for scalable situational awareness.
Edge Intelligence
Support local processing and intelligent applications with embedded computing.
Remote Visualization
View device status, trends, and measurement data through dashboards and management tools.
HOW IT WORKS
From electrical signals to actionable insight
Monitor → Analyze → Detect → Diagnose → Act
APPLICATIONS
Designed for research and real electrical environments
Buildings
Energy monitoring, equipment diagnostics, and abnormal-load detection.
AI Data Centers
Fast load-change characterization, power-quality monitoring, and anomaly detection.
Laboratories
Electrical measurements, experiments, student research, and algorithm development.
Manufacturing
Condition monitoring and electrical-signature-based fault detection.
Critical Infrastructure
Distributed sensing and enhanced electrical situational awareness.
Smart Grid
Coordinated sensing across multiple locations and distribution networks.
PARTICIPATE IN THE RESEARCH
Interested in hosting an EMU?
We are looking for collaborators interested in deploying EMUs in homes, laboratories, offices, buildings, and other facilities. Your participation helps evaluate EMU performance across diverse electrical environments and develop new monitoring and diagnostic applications.
Complete the short EMU Interest Form and our team will follow up to discuss the appropriate EMU device(s) and installation process.
Request an EMUINSTALLATION
A guided, straightforward deployment process
Installation procedures may vary by EMU version. Use the guide supplied for your specific device.
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Receive your EMU
Verify the EMU device and accessories supplied by the UGA team.
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Select the location
Identify the approved electrical outlet or monitoring point.
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Connect the EMU
Connect the device according to the supplied installation instructions.
- 4
Connect to the network
Configure the applicable Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or other communication method.
- 5
Register the device
Associate the device ID with its installation location.
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Verify data
Confirm that measurements are received correctly by the EMU dashboard.
PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION
EMU monitors electrical signals—not people.
EMU is designed to collect electrical measurement data and the device/system information necessary for approved research and monitoring functions. It does not use cameras or microphones, and it does not collect photographs, video, voice/audio recordings, personal communications, or other proprietary personal content.
RESOURCES
Everything you need to learn about EMU
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does EMU stand for?
EMU stands for Electrical Monitoring Unit.
Where can EMU be installed?
Depending on the EMU configuration, units may be deployed in homes, offices, laboratories, buildings, manufacturing environments, and other electrical systems.
What information does EMU collect?
EMU collects electrical measurements and the device/system information required for the approved monitoring study.
Who can participate?
Individuals, researchers, organizations, and facilities interested in hosting or evaluating EMU devices are welcome to contact the team.
RESEARCH BEHIND EMU
Technology developed for scalable electrical sensing and resilience
EMU technology is developed by the UGA Intelligent Power Electronics and Electric Machine Laboratory as part of research on electrical sensing, anomaly detection, diagnostics, and cyber-physical resilience.
NSF PFI-RP: Advanced Anomaly Detection and Diagnostics for Electrical Devices and Networks