Modular, propelled cable suspended robot for industrial plants and unmanned offshore platforms
US12233545B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/40255
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Modular, propelled cable-driven robotic platform systems and methods of operation are disclosed. The system includes a robotic platform suspended by a system of overhead cables, motorized cable reels and pulleys. The robotic platform is configured to be equipped with tool modules for performing respective tasks. Additionally, the tool modules each have a multirotor propulsion system. A master control computer coordinates operation of the motorized cable and propulsion systems as a function of sensor data captured by navigation sensors on-board the platform so as to maneuver the robotic platform inside an industrial plant. The system is configured to maneuver around pipings and avoid obstacles in the plant in order to maximize the effective workspace that the robotic platform can reach to perform operations including inspection or repair.
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