Downhole robots and methods of using same
US9359841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/001
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A wellbore workstring. The workstring comprises a tubular string and a plurality of robots coupled to the tubular string. The robots establish a wireless communication network within a wellbore and deploy actuators to move themselves relative to the tubular string.
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