Robot platform for remotely controlled and/or autonomous inspection of technical facilities
US8369990B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/30
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A robot platform is provided, which is intended in particular for remotely controlled and/or autonomous inspection of technical facilities, in particular in power stations, and comprises at least a drive mechanism configured to move the robot platform, an inspection device configured to inspect the technical facility and a communication device for exchanging measurement and/or control data. Particular flexibility in use and extended areas of use are achieved in that the robot platform is modular and the communication device operates in accordance with a uniform standard.
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