RESEARCH PAPER
Use of 3D Simulation to Design Theoretical and Real Pipe Inspection Mobile Robot Model
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Faculty of Mechatronics and Aviation, Military University of Technology, ul. Urbanowicza 2, 00-908 Warszawa, Poland
Submission date: 2017-04-10
Acceptance date: 2018-09-27
Online publication date: 2018-10-16
Publication date: 2018-09-01
Acta Mechanica et Automatica 2018;12(3):232-236
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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.
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