<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The main aim of the paper is to present the process of design pipe inspection mobile robot by using 3D simulations. Next methods and processes of making designed components was described. Finally, functional tests of a constructed real robot model such as speed tests, inclined pipe test was carried out. The robot was specifically designed to inspect sewer pipelines. The mobile robot is equipped with a vision system. The structure of the pipe inspection robot allows adjustments to the geometrical parameters of the robot to suit the sewer pipes diameters by using in the construction of a pneumatic system with an actuator.</p></abstract>

The main aim of the paper is to present the process of design pipe inspection mobile robot by using 3D simulations. Next methods and processes of making designed components was described. Finally, functional tests of a constructed real robot model such as speed tests, inclined pipe test was carried out. The robot was specifically designed to inspect sewer pipelines. The mobile robot is equipped with a vision system. The structure of the pipe inspection robot allows adjustments to the geometrical parameters of the robot to suit the sewer pipes diameters by using in the construction of a pneumatic system with an actuator.

Use of 3D Simulation to Design Theoretical and Real Pipe Inspection Mobile Robot Model

Acta Mechanica et Automatica

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The main aim of the paper is to present the process of design pipe inspection mobile robot by using 3D simulations. Next methods and processes of making...

Use of 3D Simulation to Design Theoretical and Real Pipe Inspection Mobile Robot Model

Publié en ligne: 16 oct. 2018

Pages: 232 - 236

Reçu: 10 avr. 2017

Accepté: 27 sept. 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2018-0036

Mots clés
Pipe Inspection Robot Model, Inspection Robot, Mobile Robot 3D Simulation

© 2018 Bialystok University of Technology published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Use of 3D Simulation to Design Theoretical and Real Pipe Inspection Mobile Robot Model

Publié en ligne: 16 oct. 2018

Pages: 232 - 236

Reçu: 10 avr. 2017

Accepté: 27 sept. 2018

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ama-2018-0036

Mots clésPipe Inspection Robot Model, Inspection Robot, Mobile Robot 3D Simulation

© 2018 Bialystok University of Technology published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Mots clés
Pipe Inspection Robot Model, Inspection Robot, Mobile Robot 3D Simulation