Novel robot mechanism capable of 3D differential driving inside pipelines

Seung Ung Yang, Ho Moon Kim, Jung Seok Suh, Yun Seok Choi, Hyeong Min Mun, Chan Min Park, Hyungpil Moon, Hyouk Ryeol Choi

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Abstract

In this paper, novel mechanisms for an in-pipe robot are presented. Multi-axial differential gear mechanism is designed to be driven with only single motor at any elbow-pipe without additional control efforts while all three wheels keep driving power. Brake system was added to prevent slip of wheel. Active wall pressing mechanism allows controlling the contact forces. And additional rescue mechanism is designed for emergency situation. Lastly, their effectiveness is experimentally validated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIROS 2014 Conference Digest - IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1944-1949
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479969340
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Oct 2014
Event2014 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2014 - Chicago, United States
Duration: 14 Sep 201418 Sep 2014

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
ISSN (Print)2153-0858
ISSN (Electronic)2153-0866

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems, IROS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago
Period14/09/1418/09/14

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