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An intervention tool for use inside a wellbore is provided that includes an intervention module capable of performing an intervention operation downhole, and a drive electronics module in communication with the intervention module and configured to control the intervention module. The tool also incl

An intervention tool for use inside a wellbore is provided that includes an intervention module capable of performing an intervention operation downhole, and a drive electronics module in communication with the intervention module and configured to control the intervention module. The tool also includes one or more sensors which measure at least one operational parameter of the intervention operation during the intervention operation. The intervention operation is optimized based on the measured at least one operational parameter.

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1. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore;an intervention accessory selected from the group consisting of: a linear-actuated intervention accessory; anda rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause li

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An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore;an intervention accessory selected from the group consisting of: a linear-actuated intervention accessory; anda rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause linear or rotary motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore;a downhole hydraulic power module configured to power the anchor assembly and/or the actuator and comprising a sensor configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, at least one of: an amount of pressure generated by the downhole hydraulic power module; anda temperature of the downhole hydraulic power module and/or one or more components of the downhole hydraulic power module; anda drive electronics module configured to: control the actuator to cause the motion; andadjust control of the actuator during the motion based on the measured pressure and/or temperature. 2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the downhole hydraulic power module comprises a motor and a pump. 3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the drive electronics module is further configured to control the downhole hydraulic power module based on the measured pressure and/or temperature to maintain a desired operational parameter of the downhole hydraulic power module. 4. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the drive electronics module is further configured to automatically terminate operation of the downhole hydraulic power module when the measured pressure and/or temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold. 5. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda communications module coupled to the head assembly and configured to cause transmission of the measured pressure and/or temperature to a surface system at the well surface via the head assembly and the wireline conveyance assembly. 6. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper. 7. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve. 8. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore, wherein the anchor assembly comprises: a plurality of arms;a piston operable to drive the arms into engagement with a wall of the wellbore; anda sensor;an intervention accessory selected from the group consisting of: a linear-actuated intervention accessory; anda rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause linear or rotary motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore, wherein the sensor is configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, a parameter associated with the operation or motion of the anchor assembly; anda drive electronics module configured to: control the actuator to cause the motion; andadjust control of the actuator during the motion based on the measured parameter. 9. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the parameter is a linear displacement of the piston. 10. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the parameter is a radial displacement of the arms. 11. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the parameter is an amount of pressure exerted by the arms against the wall of the wellbore. 12. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the parameter is an amount of slippage of the apparatus relative to the anchored position within the wellbore. 13. The apparatus of claim 8 further comprising: a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda communications module coupled to the head assembly and configured to cause transmission of the measured parameter to a surface system at the well surface via the head assembly and the wireline conveyance assembly. 14. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper. 15. The apparatus of claim 8 wherein the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve. 16. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore;a linear-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause linear motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore;a sensor configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, an amount of linear force exerted by the actuator; anda drive electronics module configured to: control the actuator to cause the motion; andadjust control of the actuator during the motion based on the measured amount of linear force. 17. The apparatus of claim 16 further comprising: a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda communications module coupled to the head assembly and configured to cause transmission of the measured linear force to a surface system at the well surface via the head assembly and the wireline conveyance assembly. 18. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper. 19. The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve. 20. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore;a rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause rotary motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore;a sensor configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, an amount of torque exerted by the actuator; anda drive electronics module configured to: control the actuator to cause the motion; andadjust control of the actuator during the motion based on the measured amount of torque. 21. The apparatus of claim 20 further comprising: a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda communications module coupled to the head assembly and configured to cause transmission of the measured torque to a surface system at the well surface via the head assembly and the wireline conveyance assembly. 22. The apparatus of claim 20 wherein the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper. 23. The apparatus of claim 20 wherein the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve. 24. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore;an intervention accessory selected from the group consisting of: a linear-actuated intervention accessory; anda rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause linear or rotary motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore;a sensor configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, a velocity of the motion; anda drive electronics module configured to: control the actuator to cause the motion; andadjust control of the actuator during the motion based on the measured velocity. 25. The apparatus of claim 24 further comprising: a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda communications module coupled to the head assembly and configured to cause transmission of the measured velocity to a surface system at the well surface via the head assembly and the wireline conveyance assembly. 26. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper. 27. The apparatus of claim 24 wherein the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve. 28. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore;an intervention accessory selected from the group consisting of: a linear-actuated intervention accessory; anda rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause linear or rotary motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore;a sensor configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, a displacement of the intervention accessory caused by the motion; anda drive electronics module configured to: control the actuator to cause the motion; andadjust control of the actuator during the motion based on the measured displacement. 29. The apparatus of claim 28 further comprising: a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda communications module coupled to the head assembly and configured to cause transmission of the measured displacement to a surface system at the well surface via the head assembly and the wireline conveyance assembly. 30. The apparatus of claim 28 wherein the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper. 31. The apparatus of claim 28 wherein the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve. 32. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore;an intervention accessory selected from the group consisting of: a linear-actuated intervention accessory; anda rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause linear or rotary motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore;a sensor configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, a temperature of the actuator; anda drive electronics module configured to: control the actuator to cause the motion; andadjust control of the actuator during the motion based on the measured temperature. 33. The apparatus of claim 32 further comprising: a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda communications module coupled to the head assembly and configured to cause transmission of the measured temperature to a surface system at the well surface via the head assembly and the wireline conveyance assembly. 34. The apparatus of claim 32 wherein the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper. 35. The apparatus of claim 32 wherein the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve. 36. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore;an intervention accessory selected from the group consisting of: a linear-actuated intervention accessory; anda rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause linear or rotary motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore;a sensor configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, a vibration produced by operation of the actuator; anda drive electronics module configured to: control the actuator to cause the motion; andadjust control of the actuator during the motion based on the measured vibration. 37. The apparatus of claim 36 further comprising: a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda communications module coupled to the head assembly and configured to cause transmission of the measured vibration to a surface system at the well surface via the head assembly and the wireline conveyance assembly. 38. The apparatus of claim 36 wherein the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper. 39. The apparatus of claim 36 wherein the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve. 40. An apparatus, comprising: an anchor assembly configured to anchor the apparatus at a position within a wellbore, wherein the anchor assembly comprises a piston connected to arms operable to engage a wall of the wellbore;an intervention accessory selected from the group consisting of: a linear-actuated intervention accessory; anda rotary-actuated intervention accessory;an actuator configured to cause linear or rotary motion of the intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly and the anchored position of the apparatus within the wellbore;a drive electronics module control the actuator to cause the motion of the intervention accessory;a plurality of sensors configured to measure, during the motion of the intervention accessory caused by the actuator, a plurality of parameters associated with the operation or motion of the actuator or the intervention accessory;a head assembly coupled between the drive electronics module and a wireline conveyance assembly; anda downhole hydraulic power module comprising a motor and a pump and configured to power one or more components of the apparatus;wherein: the head assembly comprises a first one of the plurality of sensors configured to measure an amount of tension in the wireline conveyance assembly;the drive electronics module comprises a second one of the plurality of sensors configured to measure a temperature of electronics contained in the drive electronics module;the downhole hydraulic power module comprises a third one of the plurality of sensors configured to measure an amount of pressure generated by the downhole hydraulic power module;the downhole hydraulic power module comprises a fourth one of the plurality of sensors configured to measure a temperature of one or more components of the downhole hydraulic power module;the anchor assembly comprises a fifth one of the plurality of sensors configured to measure at least one of a linear displacement of the piston, a radial displacement of the arms, an amount of pressure exerted by the arms against the wall of the wellbore, and an amount of slippage of the apparatus relative to the anchored position within the wellbore; anda sixth one of the plurality of sensors is configured to measure at least one of an amount of force exerted by the actuator, an amount of torque exerted by the actuator, a velocity of the motion, a translation of the intervention accessory relative to the apparatus, a temperature of the actuator, and an amount of vibration produced by operation of the actuator; andwherein the drive electronics module is further configured to adjust the control of the actuator based on measurements from a plurality of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth ones of the plurality of sensors. 41. The apparatus of claim 40 wherein the drive electronics module is further configured to automatically terminate operation of electronics contained in the drive electronics module when the temperature measured by the second one of the plurality of sensors exceeds a predetermined maximum operating temperature. 42. The apparatus of claim 40 wherein the drive electronics module is further configured to control the downhole hydraulic power module based on the pressure measured by the third one of the plurality of sensors to maintain a desired output pressure. 43. The apparatus of claim 40 wherein the drive electronics module is further configured to automatically terminate operation of the downhole hydraulic power module when the temperature measured by the fourth one of the plurality of sensors exceeds a predetermined maximum operating temperature. 44. The apparatus of claim 40 wherein the intervention accessory comprises one selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool;a debris remover;a debris collector;a milling head;a drilling head;a hone;a fishing head;a welding tool;a forming tool;a fluid injection system;a cutter;a cleaner;a polisher;a caliper; andmeans for interfacing with an object in the wellbore, wherein the object is selected from the group consisting of: a plug;a packer;a valve; anda sliding sleeve. 45. A method, comprising: positioning an apparatus, via a wireline conveyance assembly, within a previously drilled and completed section of a wellbore, wherein the apparatus comprises: at least one intervention module;a drive electronics module in communication with the intervention module and configured to control the intervention module; andone or more sensors in communication with the drive electronics module;anchoring the apparatus at a position in the wellbore by operating an anchor assembly;initiating an intervention operation by transmitting a signal from the surface to the drive electronics module via at least the wireline conveyance assembly, wherein the intervention operation comprises operating an actuator to cause motion of an intervention accessory relative to the anchor assembly;measuring, during the intervention operation, one or more parameters associated with the performance of the intervention operation; andadjusting the intervention operation based on the measured one or more parameters. 46. The method of claim 45 wherein measuring comprises measuring an amount of tension in the wireline conveyance assembly, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured amount of tension. 47. The method of claim 45 wherein measuring comprises measuring a temperature of electronics contained in the drive electronics module, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured temperature. 48. The method of claim 45 wherein the apparatus further comprises a downhole hydraulic power module configured to power one or more components of the apparatus, wherein measuring comprises measuring an amount of pressure generated by the downhole hydraulic power module, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured pressure to maintain a desired output pressure of the downhole hydraulic power module. 49. The method of claim 45 wherein the apparatus further comprises a downhole hydraulic power module configured to power one or more components of the apparatus, wherein measuring comprises measuring a temperature of one or more components of the downhole hydraulic power module, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured temperature. 50. The method of claim 45 wherein the anchor assembly comprises a piston connected to arms operable to engage a wall of the wellbore, wherein measuring comprises measuring a linear displacement of the piston, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured linear displacement. 51. The method of claim 45 wherein the anchor assembly comprises a piston connected to arms operable to engage a wall of the wellbore, wherein measuring comprises measuring a radial displacement of the arms, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured radial displacement. 52. The method of claim 45 wherein the anchor assembly comprises a piston connected to arms operable to engage a wall of the wellbore, wherein measuring comprises measuring an amount of pressure exerted by the arms against the wall of the wellbore, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured pressure. 53. The method of claim 45 wherein the anchor assembly comprises a piston connected to arms operable to engage a wall of the wellbore, wherein measuring comprises measuring an amount of slippage of the apparatus relative to the anchored position within the wellbore, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured slippage. 54. The method of claim 45 wherein measuring comprises measuring an amount of force exerted by the actuator, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured force. 55. The method of claim 45 wherein measuring comprises measuring an amount of torque exerted by the actuator, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured torque. 56. The method of claim 45 wherein measuring comprises measuring a velocity of the motion, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured velocity. 57. The method of claim 45 wherein measuring comprises measuring a travel of the motion, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured travel. 58. The method of claim 45 wherein measuring comprises measuring a temperature of the actuator, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured temperature. 59. The method of claim 45 wherein measuring comprises measuring a vibration produced by operation of the actuator, and wherein adjusting the intervention operation is at least partially based on the measured vibration. 60. The method of claim 45 wherein: the intervention accessory is selected from the group consisting of: a shifting tool; a debris remover; a debris collector; a milling head; a drilling head; a hone; a fishing head; a welding tool; a forming tool; a fluid injection system; a cutter; a cleaner; a polisher; and a caliper; andinitiating the intervention operation comprises initiating a corresponding one selected from the group consisting of: moving a shifting tool; removing debris; collecting debris; milling; drilling; honing; fishing; welding; forming; injecting fluid; cutting; cleaning; polishing; and measuring. 61. The method of claim 45 wherein: the intervention accessory is configured to interface with an object in the wellbore selected from the group consisting of: a plug; a packer; a valve; and a sliding sleeve; andthe intervention operation further comprises interfacing the intervention accessory with the object in the wellbore.