Design and manufacturing a novel screw‐in‐pipe inspection robot with steering capability
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DOI: 10.1002/rob.22136
Abstract: In this article, a novel in‐pipe inspection robot is designed and manufactured in Kharazmi University KharazmPipeBot. This robot is able to move through any pipeline with a predefined diameter range with a variable pitch rate… read more here.
Keywords: pipe inspection; inspection robot; pitch rate; robot ... See more keywords
Reconfigurable inspection robot for industrial applications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.promfg.2020.01.075
Abstract: Abstract The power generation industry, due to its importance in both general public and industrial applications, requires high standard of reliability. In the electrical power generation processes, the inspection and the adequate maintenance of the… read more here.
Keywords: inspection robot; power; reconfigurable inspection; industrial applications ... See more keywords
Overhead ground wire detection by fusion global and local features and supervised learning method for a cable inspection robot
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DOI: 10.1108/sr-08-2017-0154
Abstract: Purpose An accurate detection of overhead ground wire under open surroundings with varying illumination is the premise of reliable line grasping with the off-line arm when the inspection robot cross obstacle automatically. This paper aims… read more here.
Keywords: inspection robot; detection; ground; method ... See more keywords
Improving Stability of Line Inspection Robot During Crossing Jumper Lines With a Centroid Adjustment Adjusting Mechanism
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3228386
Abstract: The stability of the inspection robot during crossing the jumper lines of the live lines of the 110kV power transmission is very important. In this study, a novel inspection robot was designed, equipped with a… read more here.
Keywords: crossing jumper; line; robot; stability ... See more keywords
Active Pose Relocalization for Intelligent Substation Inspection Robot
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DOI: 10.1109/tie.2022.3186368
Abstract: Intelligent inspection robots widely applied in substations are required to capture the inspection image consistent with the calibration image during routine inspection of electrical equipment. However, it is a challenging work for the inspection robot… read more here.
Keywords: inspection; pose relocalization; error; inspection robot ... See more keywords
Internal Defect Detection of Overhead Aluminum Conductor Composite Core Transmission Lines With an Inspection Robot and Computer Vision
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DOI: 10.1109/tim.2023.3265104
Abstract: Overhead aluminum conductor composite core (ACCC) transmission lines are extensively used. However, internal defects of ACCC wires are difficult to detect, threatening the stability and security of the grid. Thus, a novel automatic detection system… read more here.
Keywords: transmission; aluminum conductor; detection; inspection robot ... See more keywords
A pipeline inspection robot for navigating tubular environments in the sub-centimeter scale
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DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abm8597
Abstract: In complex systems like aircraft engines and oil refinery machines, pipeline inspection is an essential task for ensuring safety. Here, we proposed a type of smart material–driven pipeline inspection robot (weight, 2.2 grams; length, 47… read more here.
Keywords: pipeline; sub centimeter; pipeline inspection; inspection robot ... See more keywords
Application of Intelligent Inspection Robot in Coal Mine Industrial Heritage Landscape: Taking Wangshiwa Coal Mine as an Example
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DOI: 10.3389/fnbot.2022.865146
Abstract: This study is developed to explore the role of intelligent inspection robot in the protection and utilization of coal mine industrial heritage. Based on the actual situation of the coal mine, the underground planning protection… read more here.
Keywords: intelligent inspection; industrial heritage; coal; coal mine ... See more keywords
An Inspection Robot for Belt Conveyor Maintenance in Underground Mine—Infrared Thermography for Overheated Idlers Detection
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DOI: 10.3390/app10144984
Abstract: It is well known that mechanical systems require supervision and maintenance procedures. There are a lot of condition monitoring techniques that are commonly used, and in the era of IoT and predictive maintenance one may… read more here.
Keywords: infrared thermography; maintenance; inspection; inspection robot ... See more keywords