The University of Electro-Communications: Magnetically climbs the wall: Chemical plant inspection
-The University of Electro-Communications snake-shaped robot is interesting-
University of Electro-Communications
Professor Motoyasu Tanaka
We have developed a snake-shaped robot that climbs a wall with magnetic force.
Embed neodymium magnets in wheels,
It sticks to the wall of the tank by magnetic force.
It was confirmed that it was possible to overcome protrusions such as ribs on the vertical surface.
We will propose applications such as automation of inspection work in chemical plants.
Snake robot:
With a structure in which eight wheel units are connected
I embedded a small neodymium magnet in the wheel.
With a strong magnetic force
Because the wheels stick to the iron plate etc.
Proceed even on vertical walls.
Plant maintenance:
The introduction of flying robots (drones) is progressing.
However, thinning of piping, etc.
You can’t tell just by looking at the camera
Contact type sensor with constant force
You had to push it.
A snake-type robot will be used for such maintenance and inspection purposes.
New switch