Publications / 1994 Proceedings of the 11th ISARC, Brighton, United Kingdom

Development of Multi-Purpose Mobile Robot Capable of Traveling along Columns and Beams

Ryoji Kamei, Katsura Ogasawara, Ryuta Katamura
Pages 487-493 (1994 Proceedings of the 11th ISARC, Brighton, United Kingdom, ISBN 9780444820440, ISSN 2413-5844)
Abstract:

Steel frameworks are conveniently erected by tradesmen working on scaffolding at heights, and therefore the process is therefore dangerous to a certain extent and is dogged by the problems of a lack of skilled workers and the need for safety improvements. Recognizing such problems, we have been developing a new mobile robot that can travel freely along columns and beams to automate erection work, welding inspection, etc. The robot travels vertically and horizontally as an inchworm does and can shift from column to beam and vice versa, changing its posture. Tests of the mobile robot’s ability to support itself have shown that its basic performance is satisfactory.

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