Development of an inspection robot for gas distribution mains: a Mars-mission underground

Edwin Christian Dertien; Stefano Stramigioli

Development of an inspection robot for gas distribution mains: a Mars-mission underground

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Abstract

The PIRATE project is aimed to design an energy efficient robot system, capable of autonomous navigation in low-pressure gas distribution network. A prototype of the robot structure is currently being evaluated. The prototype is able to move trough pipes of various diameters, and sharp corners can be taken (semi) autonomously. Because of the harsh conditions (temperature, gas, dust), the complex network structure and the lack of communication (no long-range transmission underground) and hence the necessary autonomy for the robot, this project can be compared to a Mars-mission underground.

Original language	Undefined
Number of pages	2
Publication status	Published - 3 Jun 2010
Event	2nd Gerg Academic Network Event 2010 - Brussels, Belgium Duration: 3 Jun 2010 → 4 Jun 2010

Workshop

Workshop	2nd Gerg Academic Network Event 2010
Period	3/06/10 → 4/06/10
Other	3-4 June 2010

Keywords

EWI-20752
IR-80852

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