Development of a wall climbing robot for ship rust removal

Yi, Zhengyao; Gong, Yongju; Wang, Zuwen; Wang, Xingru

doi:10.1109/icma.2009.5244801

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“…Furthermore, we utilized a dry adhesive approach to develop a wall-climbing robot that can move at a speed of 13.3 m/s and steer stably at a narrower angle of 55° for 5 s, as reported by Liu et al 22 and Xu et al 23 However, the wall-climbing robot developed in this study has a highly complex structure and a high production cost, making it unsuitable for completing the prescribed duties unless sufficient funding is available. According to Yi et al, 24 a vacuum approach was used to develop a robot system. However, if the suction force is insufficient, the robot system may not be able to function effectively in high and smooth environments, and the results may not meet the problem’s requirements.…”

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Design and simulation of a wall-climbing robot car using 3D printing technology and the vacuum method

Pham,

Nguyen,

Nguyen

et al. 2023

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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This paper presents a novel approach to building a vertical wall-climbing robot using the vacuum method and the internal contact model. By leveraging advanced 3D printing technology, the proposed robot model addresses three key challenges encountered in previous studies: achieving high traction force for smooth and efficient movement, ensuring low roughness and fast shifting capability, and minimizing production costs for mass deployment. The vacuum suction method employs an air compressor to generate suction force, enabling the robot to ascend walls vertically. This process significantly increases airflow velocity, creating a low-pressure area that enhances adhesion to the surface. The utilization of 3D printing technology allows for the creation of the robot’s bodywork and essential components, facilitating adjustments in the mechanical system design. The developed robot is well-suited for inspecting and maintaining hazardous areas in tall buildings and conducting surveillance in factory settings. Moreover, it proves valuable for cleaning and monitoring slippery surfaces with minimal roughness. The research findings demonstrate that incorporating 3D printing technology in the design and construction of wall-climbing robots has successfully achieved the desired speed and grip capabilities.

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Design and simulation of a wall-climbing robot car using 3D printing technology and the vacuum method

Pham,

Nguyen,

Nguyen

et al. 2023

Advances in Mechanical Engineering

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“…21–23 To address the aforementioned challenges, the design method of using a fan-driven suction mechanism in wall-climbing robots is currently receiving significant attention. 24 This approach is further supported by the advancements in 3D printing technology and rapid prototyping methods, which have overcome the limitations in robot design. The 3D printing technology has made significant contributions to various industries, particularly in mechanical engineering and robotics.…”

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Design and simulation of a 3D-printed wall-climbing robot for high-risk construction tasks

Huynh,

Vo,

Nguyen

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C:

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This study aims to design and calculate a model for a wall-climbing robot to replace humans in performing dangerous tasks at great heights in construction sites. The research simultaneously addresses three main issues in the process of calculation, design, and simulation of the vertically climbing robot model. Firstly, the study conducts calculations and analyzes the dynamics of the model in various working states. Specifically, it calculates the suction force of the fan in non-contact conditions to ensure the suction capability of the model during practical operations. Secondly, the core content of this method involves utilizing the airflow generated by the engine through a specially designed suction mechanism to increase the airflow velocity significantly, thus creating a low-pressure area capable of adhering to the wall. This suction force calculation method and other forces acting on the robot model are based on numerical simulation software. The boundary conditions in the calculation process for the wall-climbing robot model are derived from the tasks that the robot performs during real operations, replacing humans. Thirdly, the study designs the wall-climbing robot using the non-contact suction force method through a 3D-printed fan model to enhance the model’s durability and optimize the airflow under various conditions. In summary, through this research, the paper aims to construct a robot model using non-contact suction and complete it entirely with 3D printing technology. This model will generate cost-effective and highly efficient robot vehicles that can be widely applied in modern industrial environments.

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“…Because of the requirement of ultrahigh pressure water jetting rust removal complete set of equipment, WCRSRR carries vacuum residue pipelines and ultra-high pressure water pipelines. When the robot climbing wall is higher than 20 meters, the loading of pipelines may be over 60Kg, and the total loading of pipelines and robot body will be more than 150Kg [4]. Therefore, compared with the traditional wall climbing robot, the loading of the robot is very large, and the weight of the robot body is heaviest.…”

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Analysis on Turning Stress States of Magnetic Sucking Mechanism Unit of a Large Load Wall Climbing Robot

Gong

Wang

et al. 2010

2010 International Conference on Measuring Technology and Mechatronics Automation

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A rust removal cleanout auto-wall climbing robot has been developed, which works with heavy weight of robot body and load. The robot marching and turning experiments about the magnetic sucking mechanism unit are mentioned, and the destruction test of magnetic sucking mechanism unit is described. According to sliding friction properties and the phenomenon of test, the marching model and turning model are established, and the destruction characteristics are analyzed. Combining the analysis of turning model and the stress analysis, the bracket structure is optimized. The results of turning stress analysis and experiments show that the optimized structure of magnetic sucking mechanism unit is reasonable, and the robot marches and turns well.

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Development of a wall climbing robot for ship rust removal

Cited by 12 publications

References 6 publications

Design and simulation of a wall-climbing robot car using 3D printing technology and the vacuum method

Design and simulation of a wall-climbing robot car using 3D printing technology and the vacuum method

Design and simulation of a 3D-printed wall-climbing robot for high-risk construction tasks

Analysis on Turning Stress States of Magnetic Sucking Mechanism Unit of a Large Load Wall Climbing Robot

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