Robotic Pipe Crawler for Automated Inspection & Cleaning
Robotic Pipe Crawler for Inspection of Pipe
Tags: IIT Delhi, India, Construction & Smart Cities, Electronics & Robotics
A robotic pipe crawler has been developed for inspecting and cleaning pipes without the need for excavation or manual intervention. The device adjusts its dimensions to fit various pipe diameters, navigates bends, and operates in fluid-filled pipes, making it ideal for power plants and chemical plants. It uses a power screw mechanism to crawl along pipe walls efficiently. The system is remotely controllable, cost-effective, and supports inspection in vertical, inclined, and horizontal orientations. Applications include pipe networks in industrial and municipal infrastructure.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Granted; Device
TRL: 5 - prototype ready for testing in intended environment
Industry or Tech Area: Infrastructure Maintenance; Robotics
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