AUTONOMOUS VERTICAL ASCENT ROBOT FOR STRUCTURAL INSPECTION AND GAS DETECTION IN MINING CHIMNEYS AND HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS USING SPECIALIZED SENSORS

Abstract

The invention focuses on an autonomous vertical ascent robot designed to perform structural inspection and gas detection in mining chimneys and harsh environments, using automated vertical navigation, comprehensive visual perception, and real-time environmental monitoring. This system is intended to improve operational safety, optimize industrial maintenance processes, and reduce human exposure in confined and high-risk spaces. The main purpose of the invention is to provide a comprehensive technological solution that combines autonomous vertical mobility, visual and sensory data capture, and intelligent processing to operate in hard-to-reach environments. The system actively responds to environmental and structural conditions through autonomous control algorithms, enabling precise, continuous, and adaptive operation without direct supervision. This device consists of five main sections;The first section contains the antenna (1) and the Global Positioning System monitor (2), responsible for establishing remote communication and providing precise geolocation during operation; the second section integrates the rotation and displacement motor (16), the structural support chassis (3), the circular chassis (8), the articulated forearm (5), the articulated arm (6), and the support leg (7), which together allow vertical displacement, dynamic stability, and inspection maneuvers in complex structures; the third section includes the 360 ​​camera (4), the LED projector (9), the gas detector (10), the temperature transmitter (14), and the temperature and humidity sensor (15), responsible for capturing panoramic images and critical environmental information in real time; the fourth section is composed of the MCU controller (13), which centralizes data processing and the management of all subsystems through autonomous control;Finally, the fifth section consists of the 12V battery (11) and the fuse box (12), which guarantee continuous power supply and electrical protection for the system. This machine will facilitate the execution of autonomous inspection missions in high-risk environments, allowing the identification of structural failures, detection of hazardous gases, and collection of technical data without direct human intervention, representing a significant advance in the safety, efficiency, and coverage of confined space assessment processes.