Robotic inspection tool and inspection method usable in confined spaces

A robot with a torso and multiple legs, equipped with actuators and sensors, addresses the challenge of inspecting confined and remote spaces by enhancing maneuverability and operation time, enabling efficient non-destructive testing and data collection.

JP7789954B2Active Publication Date: 2025-12-22SIEMENS ENERGY GLOBAL GMBH & CO KG
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Patent Information

Application Number
JP2024560596
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-04-13
Filing Date
2023-03-30
Publication Date
2025-12-22
Estimated Expiration
2043-03-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies face challenges in performing inspections in confined or remote spaces due to limitations in drone operation time and capability to access such areas safely and efficiently.

Method used

A robot with a torso and multiple legs, equipped with actuators, a power source, and sensors, and sensors, that can navigate and operate in confined spaces, allowing for non-destructive inspections and inspections in remote areas.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient and safe inspection of confined spaces by providing extended operation time and maneuverability, facilitating non-destructive testing and data collection.

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Abstract

The robot (100) capable of being used in confined spaces includes a torso (102) and an array of six legs (104). Each leg (104) is connected to the torso (102) and includes a plurality of linkages arranged to define a first axis (302), a second axis (304), a third axis (306), a fourth axis (308), and a fifth axis (310). The first axis (302) is perpendicular to and coplanar with the second axis (304) regardless of the orientation of the linkages. The robot (100) includes a plurality of actuators, each attached to a leg (104) and configured to rotate a portion of the plurality of linkages about one of the first axis (302), the second axis (304), the third axis (306), the fourth axis (308), and the fifth axis (310). The robot (100) includes a power source mounted to the torso (102) and operative to distribute power to each of the actuators, and a controller (204) coupled to the power source and operative to distribute power to each of the actuators in each of the legs (104) to move the robot (100).
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