A Wall Climbing Robot for Bridge Inspection and Maintenance

I&T Solution A Wall Climbing Robot for Bridge Inspection and Maintenance
(REF: S-1718)
Trial Project
Solution Feature
  • The project features a series of wall-climbing autonomous robots capable of vertical ascent, designed to independently perform wall inspections and maintenance on high-rise bridges, even under strong wind conditions.
  • The robot is equipped with a dual adsorption system that uses an auxiliary suction cup based on a bionic microstructure bonding structure and a negative pressure motor for adhesion. This system ensures the stability and safety of the robot during its operation.
  • An immersive staff interaction system utilizing VR glasses and a handheld operating platform.
  • The robot employs the SLAM algorithm with multi-sensor fusion and an autonomous defect detection algorithm specifically designed for bridges. This enables the robot to autonomously map, detect, and navigate the surface of the bridge.
  • The robot utilizes replaceable tool ends and multi-angle visual sensors to perform various tasks on the bridge surface, including water spray cleaning, polishing, and painting.
Trial Application and Expected Outcome
  • The developed robot can crawl vertically on high-altitude bridge towers either manually or automatically, moving flexibly from multiple angles.
  • The robot is equipped with dual adsorption devices to ensure emergency safety under strong wind conditions and during operation.
  • Workers can operate remotely in a safe area and monitor the robot's working status in real time.
  • The robot can autonomously detect defect and contamination issues on the bridge in real time, marking the locations of these defects on a three-dimensional map.
  • The robot can perform various maintenance tasks, such as cleaning and painting repairs on the bridge surface, and it can also generate maintenance reports.
Additional Solution Information wall_climbing_robot.pdf
Info on I&T Solution Provider
Solution Provider:WANG, Zhe
Address:Room 3564, Academic Building, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Sai Kung, Hong Kong
Contact Person:WANG, Zhe
Position:Assistant Professor
Tel:2358 8753
Email: cezhewang@ust.hk
Webpage: https://facultyprofiles.hkust.edu.hk/profiles.php?profile=walter-zhe-wang-cezhewang

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