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This paper discusses the design of a novel compliant in-pipe climbing modular robot for small diameter pipes. The robot consists of a kinematic chain of 3 OmniCrawler modules with a link connected in between 2 adjacent modules via compliant…

Robotics · Computer Science 2017-06-21 Akash Singh , Enna Sachdeva , Abhishek Sarkar , K. Madhava Krishna

The paper introduces the novel Modular Pipe Climber III with a Three-Output Open Differential (3-OOD) mechanism to eliminate slipping of the tracks due to the changing cross-sections of the pipe. This will be achieved in any orientation of…

This paper presents a modular in-pipeline climbing robot with a novel compliant foldable OmniCrawler mechanism. The circular cross-section of the OmniCrawler module enables a holonomic motion to facilitate the alignment of the robot in the…

Robotics · Computer Science 2017-04-25 Akash Singh , Enna Sachdeva , Abhishek Sarkar , K. Madhava Krishna

This paper presents the design of an in-pipe climbing robot that operates using a novel `Three-output open differential'(3-OOD) mechanism to traverse complex networks of pipes. Conventional wheeled/tracked in-pipe climbing robots are prone…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-01-11 Vishnu Kumar , Saharsh Agarwal , Rama Vadapalli , Nagamanikandan Govindan , Madhava Krishna

This paper presents the arrangement of an in-pipe climbing robot that works using a clever differential part to explore complex associations of lines. Standard wheeled/continued in-pipe climbing robots are leaned to slip and take while…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-01-26 Ravi Kant , Gaurav Saha , Arjun Kumar

This paper presents the plan of an in-pipe climbing robot that works utilizing an astute transmission part to investigate complex relationship of lines. Standard wheeled/proceeded in-pipe climbing robots are inclined to slip and take while…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-05-23 Gaurav Saha , K. M. Santosh , Anugu Reddy , Ravi Kant , Arjun Kumar

Blueprint of an in-pipe climbing robot that works with sharp transmissions to study complex line relationships. Standard wheeled/happening pipe climbing robots tend to slide when exploring pipe turns. Instruments help achieve a very…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-08-16 Weiyao Lai , Wei Xu , Marc Bernhard

In pipeline inspection, traditional tethered inspection robots are severely constrained by cable length and weight, which greatly limit their travel range and accessibility. To address these issues, this paper proposes a self-propelled…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-12-29 Yan Gao , Jiliang Wang , Ming Cheng , Tianyun Huang

This paper presents the plan of an in-pipe climbing robot that works utilizing a novel Three-Output Open Differential(3-OOD) component to navigate complex organizations of lines. Customary wheeled/followed in-pipe climbing robots are…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-01-21 Abdul Jalal , Ravi Kant , Arjun Kumar , V. Kumar

Piping inspection robots play an essential role for industries as they can reduce human effort and pose a lesser risk to their lives. Generally, the locomotion techniques of these robots can be classified into mechanical and bioinspired. By…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-06-06 Swaminath Venkateswaran , Damien Chablat

Designing an in-pipe climbing robot that manipulates sharp gears to study complex line relationships. Traditional rolling/happening pipe climbing robots tend to slide when exploring pipe curves. The proposed gearbox connects to the farthest…

Robotics · Computer Science 2022-08-23 Alireza Pulles , Weiyao Lai , Erika Sahari , XiaoQi Guo , Marc Bernhard

This paper introduces the Omnidirectional Tractable Three Module Robot for traversing inside complex pipe networks. The robot consists of three omnidirectional modules fixed 120{\deg} apart circumferentially which can rotate about their…

Robotics · Computer Science 2020-02-20 Kartik Suryavanshi , Rama Vadapalli , Praharsha Budharaja , Abhishek Sarkar , Madhava Krishna

This paper introduces the Omnidirectional Tractable Three Module Robot for traversing inside complex pipe networks. The robot consists of three omnidirectional modules fixed 120{\deg} apart circumferentially which can rotate about their own…

Robotics · Computer Science 2019-09-24 Kartik Suryavanshi , Rama Vadapalli , Ruchitha Vucha , Abhishek Sarkar , K Madhava Krishna

Climbing Robots are being developed for applications ranging from cleaning to the inspection of difficult to reach constructions. Climbing robots should be capable of carrying a light payload and climbing on vertical surfaces with ability…

Robotics · Computer Science 2023-01-18 Hafiz Muhammad Bilal

Climbing robots face significant challenges when navigating unstructured environments, where reliable attachment to irregular surfaces is critical. We present a novel mobile climbing robot equipped with compliant pin-array structured…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-03-18 Keita Nagaoka , Kentaro Uno , Kazuya Yoshida

This paper explores the design strategies for hybrid pole- or trunk-climbing robots, focusing on methods to inform design decisions and assess metrics such as adaptability and performance. A wheeled-grasping hybrid robot with modular,…

Robotics · Computer Science 2025-03-11 Ryan Poon , Ian Hunter

Industrial requirements concerning the increased efficiency and high rate of manufacturing result in the development of manufacturer robots, and a vast group of these types of robots is used for welding. This study presented the design,…

Other Computer Science · Computer Science 2015-01-09 Anahita Emami , Seyedmeysam Khaleghian , Mohammad Mahjoob Jahromi

Pipelines, vital for fluid transport, pose an important yet challenging inspection task, particularly in small, flexible biological systems, that robots have yet to master. In this study, we explored the development of an innovative robot…

Leak detection and water quality monitoring are requirements and challenging tasks in Water Distribution Systems (WDS). In-line robots are designed for this aim. In our previous work, we designed an in-pipe robot [1]. In this research, we…

Robotics · Computer Science 2021-08-30 Saber Kazeminasab , Ali Akbari , Roozbeh Jafari , M. Katherine Banks

Worm-inspired robots provide an effective locomotion strategy for constrained environments by combining cyclic body deformation with alternating anchoring. For compliant robots, however, the interaction between deformable anchoring…

Robotics · Computer Science 2026-04-15 Xinyu Zhou , Yu Mei , Faith Thomson , Christian Luedtke , Xinda Qi , Xiaobo Tan
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