Mobile Inspection Robot

Abstract:

In this paper, the design of a tracked in-pipe inspection mobile robot with a flexible drive positioning system is presented. The robot would be able to operate in circular and rectangular pipes and ducts, oriented horizontally and vertically with cross section greater than 200 mm. The paper presents a complete design process of a virtual prototype, with usage of CAD/CAE software. Mathematical descriptions of the robot kinematics and dynamics that aim on development of a control system are presented. Laboratory tests of the utilized tracks are included. Performed tests proved conformity of the design with stated requirements, therefore a prototype will be manufactured basing on the project.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 319)
• Pages: 385-392
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.319.385
• Online since: May 2013
• Authors: Michał Ciszewski, Tomasz Buratowski, Mariusz Giergiel, Krzysztof Kurc, Piotr Małka
• Keywords: Drive Positioning, Dynamic Model, In-Pipe Inspection, Kinematic Model, Mobile Robot Design, Track Drive, Tracked Inspection Robot, Tracked Robot, Vision System

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