An Arduino Based Robot for Pipe Surveillance and Rescue Operation

Abstract

Pipe surveillance and rescue robot is a type of automation that is used for inspection and rescue. In this paper, an Arduino based robot is designed and implemented for mainly pipe inspection and rescue operation. It can be used for cleaning and welding, as well. A prototype is built which can move through a pipe with a diameter of 8-20 inches. The architecture of this robot is simple and effective. It has a cylindrical body with adjustable legs and changeable shaft. As a result, it can easily pass through both straight and curved pipes. According to the needs, the shaft of the robot can be changed. By using a motor, a mechanical shaft is also designed which can grab things during rescue operation. The robot can carry a weight up to 25 kg. The robot is user-controlled. It has an interface with the user through a camera. It is a wire-based device. Therefore, energy is supplied to the robot from outside.