Mills, GH, Liu, JHW, Kaddouh, BY orcid.org/0000-0002-4550-5630 et al. (2 more authors) (2018) Miniature Magnetic Robots For In-Pipe Locomotion. In: Montes, H, Tokhi, MO, Virk, GS, Armada, M, Rodríguez, H, Fernandez, R, Gonzalez de Santos, P, Sanchez, V and Silva, M, (eds.) Robotics Transforming the Future: Proceedings of CLAWAR 2018: The 21st International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines. The 21st International Conference on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines - CLAWAR 2018, 10-12 Sep 2018, Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá, Panama City, Panama. CLAWAR Association Ltd , pp. 289-300. ISBN 978-1-916449-00-8
Abstract
Inspection of both small and large diameter bore pipelines for pipe integrity and defect identification with a single system has previously been impractical; especially using wall-press locomotion methods with low adaptive range. A miniature magnetic wallclimbing robot has been developed as a robotic solution for the inspection of 50mm bore diameter pipelines which can scale in-pipe geometry obstacles to access larger connected pipelines. Using magnetic arrays directed through steel flux plates within the wheels, the robot uses magnetic forces to adhere to the pipe. The system is 3D printed and includes soft printed material rubber wheels. The robot prototype is wirelessly driven, controlled remotely through serial Bluetooth communication radio at 2.4 GHz rated up to 100m. The robot’s unique compact geometry and magnetic design allows it to scale concave rightangle wall cases in just a 50mm diameter bore. By entering pipe networks through these small existing access points the robot removes the need for expensive drilling procedures required to fit launch vessels.
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Keywords: | In-Pipe Robot; 3D Printed Robot,; Magnetic Robot; Pipe Inspection |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Mechanical Engineering (Leeds) > Institute of Engineering Systems and Design (iESD) (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 09 May 2019 10:19 |
Last Modified: | 09 May 2019 10:19 |
Published Version: | https://revistas.utp.ac.pa/index.php/memoutp/artic... |
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Publisher: | CLAWAR Association Ltd |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:145800 |