Inspection robot

Abstract

The utility model relates to an inspection robot, which comprises a vehicle body, wheel bodies mounted below the vehicle body, a control case mounted on the vehicle body, and an inspection holder mounted above the control case and used for acquiring image data and performing data transmission, the multi-line laser radar is installed on the vehicle body, located on the front portion of the control machine box and used for navigation, the area array radar is installed on the front portion of the vehicle body and used for obstacle avoidance of low objects, and the automatic recharging device is installed on the rear portion of the vehicle body and used for charging. According to the inspection robot, various advanced sensor technologies are comprehensively applied, so that the technical problems of navigation, obstacle avoidance, data acquisition and transmission, charging, equipment protection and the like of the inspection robot in a complex environment are solved, and the autonomous management and task execution capabilities of the robot in application scenes such as industrial inspection are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to an inspection robot. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of intelligent technologies, inspection robots have been widely used in various industries, buildings, and infrastructure management. Inspection robots can replace manual labor in dangerous, heavy, or high-risk tasks, improving work efficiency and safety. However, existing inspection robots still face some technical challenges, particularly in areas such as navigation, environmental perception, data transmission, charging, and equipment protection.

[0003] First, navigation and environmental perception are key technical challenges facing existing inspection robots. Although many existing inspection robots are equipped with sensors such as LiDAR and cameras, they still struggle to achieve accurate positioning and efficient obstacle avoidance in complex and dynamic environments. Especially in environments with many low obstacles, existing obstacle avoidance systems are prone to blind spots or failing to recognize low objects, leading to collisions or deviations from the planned path.

[0004] Secondly, data acquisition and real-time transmission are also challenges faced by existing inspection robots. Although some inspection robots are already able to acquire image data through gimbals, the quality of image acquisition and the stability of data transmission are still insufficient, especially in complex industrial environments or remote areas, where data transmission may be delayed or lost, thus affecting the real-time performance and accuracy of inspection tasks.

[0005] Furthermore, battery life and charging remain bottlenecks restricting the continuous operation of existing inspection robots. Although many existing inspection robots have automatic recharging capabilities, they often require a long charging time, and the deployment of charging stations is not flexible enough to ensure timely return to the charging station in various environments. In addition, the contradiction between battery capacity and robot working time has not been fundamentally resolved.

[0006] Finally, existing robots also have shortcomings in terms of sensor layout and structural optimization. For example, the installation positions of devices such as area array radar and lidar may be poorly designed, leading to collisions or damage during inspections and affecting their normal operation. Utility Model Content

[0007] This invention proposes an inspection robot that solves technical problems such as navigation, obstacle avoidance, data acquisition and transmission, charging and equipment protection in complex environments by comprehensively utilizing a variety of advanced sensor technologies, thereby improving the robot's autonomous management and task execution capabilities in industrial inspection and other application scenarios.

[0008] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0009] An inspection robot includes a vehicle body, wheels mounted below the vehicle body, a control box mounted on the vehicle body, an inspection gimbal mounted above the control box for acquiring image data and transmitting data, a multi-line lidar mounted on the vehicle body and located at the front of the control box for navigation, an area array radar mounted at the front of the vehicle body for obstacle avoidance of low-lying objects, and an automatic recharging device mounted at the rear of the vehicle body for charging. A receiving slot for embedding the area array radar is provided at the front of the vehicle body.

[0010] Preferably, the control chassis integrates computer hardware for coordinating and controlling the various modules of the robot, a communication module, and a battery management system.

[0011] Preferably, the inspection pan-tilt unit includes a high-resolution camera capable of capturing panoramic images and transmitting the data in real time to the control cabinet for processing via a wireless network.

[0012] Preferably, the inspection pan-tilt unit includes a support base mounted on a control chassis and a rotating head mounted on the support base and rotating in conjunction with the support base, with the high-resolution camera mounted on both sides of the rotating head.

[0013] Preferably, the horizontal height of the area array radar is lower than that of the multi-line lidar, and the multi-line lidar is located behind the area array radar.

[0014] Preferably, an obstacle avoidance lever is also provided at the front of the vehicle body. The obstacle avoidance lever is located below the area array radar and in front of the area array radar.

[0015] The working principle and beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] By setting up multi-line lidar and area array radar, the robot can scan and perceive its surrounding environment in real time, ensuring that the robot can self-locate and avoid obstacles in complex environments. In particular, when facing low obstacles, the area array radar can provide effective obstacle avoidance. By equipping an inspection gimbal, it can provide stable image acquisition and transmit the acquired image data to the control box in real time via wireless data transmission, realizing remote monitoring and management.

[0017] By setting up an automatic recharging device, the robot can automatically return to the charging station to recharge when the battery is low, ensuring that it can continue to perform inspection tasks and reducing human intervention; the area array radar can help the robot effectively avoid low-hanging objects, preventing obstacles from affecting the robot's normal driving and operation; by designing a receiving slot at the front of the vehicle body, a dedicated installation position for the area array radar is provided, which not only allows for the stable installation of the radar equipment, but also ensures that the equipment is protected from external collisions and damage, extends its service life, and ensures the radar's optimal working performance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0022] Implementation

[0023] Please see Figure 1-2 An inspection robot includes a vehicle body 1, wheels 2 mounted below the vehicle body 1, a control box 3 mounted on the vehicle body 1, an inspection gimbal 4 mounted above the control box 3 for acquiring image data and transmitting data, a multi-line lidar 5 mounted on the vehicle body 1 and located at the front of the control box 3 for navigation, an area array radar 6 mounted at the front of the vehicle body 1 for obstacle avoidance of low-lying objects, and an automatic recharging device 8 mounted at the rear of the vehicle body 1 for charging. The front of the vehicle body 1 is provided with a receiving slot 11 for embedding the area array radar 6.

[0024] Equipped with a multi-line LiDAR 5 and an area array radar 6, the robot provides high-precision environmental scanning and obstacle avoidance capabilities. The multi-line LiDAR 5 effectively enables omnidirectional navigation and positioning, ensuring the robot can move accurately in complex environments. The area array radar 6 is particularly suitable for identifying low obstacles, allowing the robot to avoid collisions with low objects and improving safety and stability. By incorporating an inspection gimbal 4, the robot can stably acquire image data, ensuring image quality while reducing the impact of vibration. The gimbal system's design helps the robot acquire and transmit image data in real time, making information feedback during inspection more timely and accurate, facilitating remote monitoring and control.

[0025] The automatic recharging device 8 is designed to allow the robot to autonomously return to the charging station when its battery is low, reducing manual intervention and ensuring stable operation over extended periods. This autonomous recharging function not only improves the robot's work efficiency but also reduces maintenance costs. The housing slot 11 of the area array radar 6 effectively embeds the radar equipment in front of the vehicle body 1, reducing the risk of external exposure and preventing damage to the sensors from external impacts or collisions. Simultaneously, the housing slot 11 ensures the stability of the radar equipment, guaranteeing its normal operation during inspections.

[0026] The robot can move freely in complex environments and effectively avoid obstacles, reducing the safety risks associated with manual inspections. Equipped with multiple sensors, the robot has strong environmental adaptability and can efficiently complete inspection tasks in different scenarios, improving the efficiency and accuracy of inspection work. The robot's design takes into account adaptability to various working environments, including complex obstacles and low-lying objects, enabling it to flexibly cope with changing work scenarios and making it widely applicable.

[0027] The control chassis 3 integrates computer hardware, communication modules, and a battery management system for coordinating and controlling various modules of the robot; the inspection gimbal 4 includes a high-resolution camera 41 capable of capturing panoramic images and transmitting the data to the control chassis 3 in real time via a wireless network for processing.

[0028] The control chassis 3 integrates the computer hardware for coordinating and controlling all robot modules, communication modules, and a battery management system. This integrated design greatly simplifies the system architecture and improves the coordination between modules. The robot can be managed through a unified control platform, reducing the complexity of interfaces between modules and potential communication delays, thereby improving overall work efficiency and stability.

[0029] Equipped with a high-resolution camera 41, the robot can acquire panoramic images and transmit the data in real time to the control unit 3 via a wireless network for processing. This enables the robot to acquire high-definition images in real time during inspections and instantly feed the data back to the control system, facilitating remote monitoring and real-time decision-making, ensuring the timely completion of inspection tasks and high-quality image processing results.

[0030] The integrated battery management system effectively monitors and manages the robot's battery status, including power monitoring, charging management, and fault diagnosis, ensuring stable operation over extended periods. Simultaneously, the battery management system intelligently allocates power, optimizes battery efficiency, extends the robot's runtime, reduces the need for frequent charging, and enhances the robot's autonomous working capabilities.

[0031] The inspection pan-tilt unit 4 includes a support base 42 mounted on the control box 3, and a rotating head 43 mounted on the support base 42 and rotating in conjunction with the support base 42. The high-resolution camera 41 is mounted on both sides of the rotating head 43. The horizontal height of the area array radar 6 is lower than that of the multi-line lidar 5, and the multi-line lidar 5 is located behind the area array radar 6. An obstacle avoidance bar 7 is also provided at the front of the vehicle body 1. The obstacle avoidance bar 7 is located below the area array radar 6 and in front of the area array radar 6.

[0032] The inspection pan-tilt unit 4 employs a support base 42 and a rotating head 43, allowing the high-resolution camera 41 to rotate at multiple angles, providing omnidirectional image acquisition. This design enables the robot to achieve broader inspection coverage, capture image data from different angles, and improve the accuracy and comprehensiveness of inspections, making it particularly suitable for complex environments requiring detailed monitoring.

[0033] By setting the horizontal height of the area array radar 6 below that of the multi-line lidar 5, and placing the multi-line lidar 5 behind the area array radar 6, the radar's operating angle and coverage are optimized. This layout ensures that the lidar can provide accurate high-altitude and long-range detection, while the area array radar 6 can focus on detecting ground and low obstacles, improving obstacle avoidance effectiveness and accuracy. Furthermore, the obstacle avoidance barrier 7 located at the front of the vehicle body 1 further enhances the detection and protection against low obstacles, reducing the risk of collisions.

[0034] The obstacle avoidance lever 7 is located below the area array radar 6 and further enhances the robot's safety when facing low obstacles. This lever provides physical protection, helping to avoid collisions and ensuring stable operation of the robot in complex environments. In conjunction with the radar system, it can detect obstacles in real time and automatically avoid them while the robot is moving, improving the robot's overall safety and reliability.

[0035] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An inspection robot, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a vehicle body, wheels mounted under the vehicle body, a control box mounted on the vehicle body, a pan-tilt unit mounted on top of the control box for acquiring image data and transmitting data, a multi-line lidar mounted on the vehicle body and located at the front of the control box for navigation, an area array radar mounted at the front of the vehicle body for obstacle avoidance of low-lying objects, and an automatic recharging device mounted at the rear of the vehicle body for charging. A receiving slot for embedding the area array radar is provided at the front of the vehicle body.

2. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control chassis integrates computer hardware, communication modules, and a battery management system responsible for coordinating and controlling the various modules of the robot.

3. The inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection pan-tilt unit includes a high-resolution camera capable of capturing panoramic images and transmitting the data in real time to the control cabinet for processing via a wireless network.

4. An inspection robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inspection pan-tilt unit includes a support base mounted on a control chassis and a rotating head mounted on the support base and rotating in conjunction with the support base. The high-resolution camera is mounted on both sides of the rotating head.

5. An inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal height of the area array radar is lower than that of the multi-line lidar, and the multi-line lidar is located behind the area array radar.

6. An inspection robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the vehicle is also equipped with an obstacle avoidance lever, which is located below and in front of the area array radar.

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