Abstract

This paper presents a mechanical design and motion-control system of a Wall-Climbing Robot (WCR) which can move on the silo’s surface for cleaning purposes. One of the most challenges with this type of robot that the researchers confront is how to keep the robot moving steadily on the wall with the most optimal approach. In this study, a new mechanical design of the Wall-Climbing robot using the Vacuum principle and wireless control technology were proposed. This version of the robot enhances the ability of its movement on the silo’s wall and optimizes control system. In detail, the Minimum Required Adhesion Force (FMRA) is calculated to be balanced with gravity and its torque. Moreover, a Wireless Control System (WCS) is designed to drive the Robot remotely. The optimal control trajectory and velocities are given based on theory calculations and comparisons.

Details

Title
Design and Fabrication of Silo Cleaning Robot Using Vacuum Principle
Author
Chi-Cong Nguyen 1 ; Van-Tinh, Nguyen 2 ; Ngoc-Linh Tao 2 ; Thanh-Trung Nguyen 2 ; Ngoc-Kien Nguyen 2 ; Ngoc-Tam Bui 3 

 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation, Vietnam. 
 School of Mechanical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam. 
 School of Mechanical Engineering, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Vietnam.; Department of Machinery and Control System, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Japan. 
Publication year
2021
Publication date
May 2021
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17426588
e-ISSN
17426596
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2535640415
Copyright
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