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Inspection robot having self-aligning wheels

US10895878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2018
Grant dateJan 19, 2021
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05D1/0038
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system includes an inspection robot, comprising a plurality of wheels that engage an inspection surface; a plurality of sensors positioned to interrogate the inspection surface; and wherein the plurality of wheels each comprise a first magnetic hub coupled to a second magnetic hub, and wherein the plurality of wheels further define a channel between the magnetic hubs.

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