Design and analysis of a wall‐climbing robot for passive adaptive movement on variable‐curvature metal facades
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DOI: 10.1002/rob.22118
Abstract: To facilitate the safe adsorption and stable motion of robots on curved metal surfaces, a wall‐climbing robot with a wheeled‐type mobile mechanism that can passively self‐adapt to walls with different curvature is proposed. The robot… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; motion; wall climbing; design ... See more keywords
Automated wall‐climbing robot for concrete construction inspection
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DOI: 10.1002/rob.22119
Abstract: Human‐made concrete structures require cutting‐edge inspection tools to ensure the quality of the construction to meet the applicable building codes and to maintain the sustainability of the aging infrastructure. This paper introduces a wall‐climbing robot… read more here.
Keywords: depth; climbing robot; wall climbing; construction ... See more keywords
Design, Modeling and Experimentation of a Biomimetic Wall-climbing Robot for Multiple Surfaces
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DOI: 10.1007/s42235-020-0042-3
Abstract: Wall-climbing robots can work on steep terrain and obtain environment information in three dimensions for human in real time, which can improve operation efficiency. However, traditional single-mode robots cannot ensure the stable attachment on complex… read more here.
Keywords: experimentation biomimetic; wall climbing; climbing robot; modeling experimentation ... See more keywords
Development of a Bio-inspired Wall-Climbing Robot Composed of Spine Wheels, Adhesive Belts and Eddy Suction Cup
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DOI: 10.1017/s026357471900184x
Abstract: SUMMARY A novel wall-climbing robot with multiple attachment modes is proposed. For uneven surfaces, the mechanical model of a spine wheel is brought out to grab the surfaces with its multi-spines. For smooth surfaces, an… read more here.
Keywords: climbing robot; wall climbing; bio inspired; spine ... See more keywords
Modelling, simulation and experimental validation of wheel and arm locomotion based wall-climbing robot
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DOI: 10.1017/s026357472200025x
Abstract: Abstract This article presents modelling, simulation, and development of a wall-climbing robot based on coupled wheel and arm-type locomotion mechanism. The developed robot consists of two mobile modules connected with a robot arm mechanism. The… read more here.
Keywords: locomotion; wheel arm; wall climbing; arm ... See more keywords
An autonomous localisation method of wall-climbing robots on large steel components with IMU and fixed RGB-D camera
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DOI: 10.1017/s0373463325000049
Abstract: Abstract Wall-climbing robots work on large steel components with magnets, which limits the use of wireless sensors and magnetometers. This study aims to propose a novel autonomous localisation method (RGBD-IMU-AL) with an inertial measurement unit… read more here.
Keywords: method; wall climbing; autonomous localisation; localisation ... See more keywords
Exploration of using a wall-climbing robot system for indoor inspection in occupied buildings
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64642-z
Abstract: Indoor inspection robots operating in occupied buildings need to minimize disturbance to occupants and access high areas of a room and cramped spaces obstructed by obstacles for higher inspection coverage. However, existing indoor inspection robots… read more here.
Keywords: wall climbing; robot; inspection robots; indoor inspection ... See more keywords
Wall Climbing Therapy for Adults Diagnosed with Complex PTSD Due Childhood Sexual Assault
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DOI: 10.1080/15325024.2021.1946303
Abstract: Literature regarding the therapeutic effects of wall climbing treatment on psychiatric medical conditions is relatively limited. This letter explores a study case of wall climbing group therapy for patients diagnosed with complex PTSD (CPTSD) as… read more here.
Keywords: session; complex ptsd; wall climbing; wall ... See more keywords
Highly adaptable wall-climbing robot enabled by MRE-actuated adsorption mechanism
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/adbea8
Abstract: Over the past three decades, wall-climbing robots have made significant progress in service missions, greatly expanding the scope of their applications. This paper proposes a new wall-climbing robot capable of climbing vertical walls, walking on… read more here.
Keywords: mechanism; wall climbing; new wall; climbing robot ... See more keywords
Self-Compliant Track-Type Wall-Climbing Robot for Variable Curvature Facade
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2021.3068000
Abstract: The paper presents a wall-climbing robot featuring self-compliance for variable curvature façades. The high payload and maneuverability make it highly potential in heavy-duty operation of industrial applications. The robot consists of two traction modules and… read more here.
Keywords: variable curvature; two traction; traction; wall climbing ... See more keywords
Development of a Lizard-Inspired Wall-Climbing Robot Using Pressure Sensitive Adhesion
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3189162
Abstract: This paper presents the design, fabrication, and control of a quadruped wall-climbing robot. The robot’s kinematics is inspired by lizards, which use trot-gait for the locomotion. The key features of this robot are its pressure-sensitive… read more here.
Keywords: climbing robot; pressure sensitive; wall climbing; robot ... See more keywords