Journal Article10.1177/1045389X19898255
Developing an adaptable pipe inspection robot using shape memory alloy actuators
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TL;DR: The conceptual design for a miniature robot for inspecting the inner walls of pipes is presented, such that the proposed robot can operate adaptably and freely in vertical, inclined, and bent paths.
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Abstract: To detect and repair the faults existing in pipes and narrow ducts in the industry, access to the inside of these pipes is often required. In this article, the conceptual design for a miniature rob...
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The Department of Energy
Catherine Tuggle,Gary E. Weir +1 more
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TL;DR: The history of the Department of Energy is surveyed, describing its structure, current functions, and influence on United States society.
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Normal-Force Control for an In-Pipe Robot According to the Inclination of Pipelines
TL;DR: A method is proposed to estimate the relative attitude between the robot's main body and the pipe using the angular sensors attached to a pantograph mechanism so that the robot can control its normal force according to the variation in pipe inclination.
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Maki K. Habib
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