Kyoto-based Tmsuk Corporation (Tmsuk) has announced the development of a new legged pipe inspection robot called “SPD-X.” The new robot can fit through pipes bigger than 7.87 inches (20 cm ...

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In-pipe inspection robotics is an emerging field focused on the development of robots that can navigate and inspect the interiors of pipelines. These robots are essential for maintaining the ...

TVIS 1000 train bottom inspection robot adopts the combination of wheeled motion platform, mechanical arm and vision system, running in the train maintenance ditch, instead of manual work to complete ...

A Robot for Transmission Line Inspection Overhead transmission lines are among the utility industry’s most widely distributed assets. In the U.S. alone high-voltage lines run more than 150,000 miles, ...

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A robot with 16 legs and a 360-degree camera is developed to operate in challenging ... This will enable them to move in unfavorable conditions such as sedimented buildup or water-filled pipes.