Development of modularized in-pipe inspection robotic system: MRINSPECT VII+
- Authors
- Jang, H.[Jang, H.]; Kim, H.M.[Kim, H.M.]; Lee, M.S.[Lee, M.S.]; Song, Y.H.[Song, Y.H.]; Lee, Y.[Lee, Y.]; Ryew, W.R.[Ryew, W.R.]; Choi, H.R.[Choi, H.R.]
- Issue Date
- May-2022
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Keywords
- control algorithm; In-pipe robot; industrial robot; mobile robot; robot mechanism
- Citation
- Robotica, v.40, no.5, pp.1361 - 1384
- Indexed
- SCIE
SCOPUS
- Journal Title
- Robotica
- Volume
- 40
- Number
- 5
- Start Page
- 1361
- End Page
- 1384
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/skku/handle/2021.sw.skku/93025
- DOI
- 10.1017/S0263574721001156
- ISSN
- 0263-5747
- Abstract
- This paper presents a modularized autonomous pipeline inspection robot called MRINSPECT VII+, which we recently developed. MRINSPECT VII+ is aimed at inspect in-service urban gas pipelines with a diameter of 200 mm. The robot consists of five basic modules: driving, sensing, joint, and battery modules. For nondestructive testing (NDT), an NDT module can be added to the system. The driving module uses a multiaxial differential gear mechanism to provide traction forces to the robot. The sensor module recognizes the pipeline element using position-sensitive detector (PSD) sensors and a CCD camera. The control module contains a computing unit and manages the robot's autonomous navigation. The battery module supplies power to the system. Each module is connected via backdrivable active joint modules, which provide flexibility while moving inside narrow pipelines. Additionally, the wireless communication module helps the system communicate with the ground station. We tested MRINSPECT VII+ in real pipeline environments and validated its feasibility successfully. © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press.
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