A Novel Mechanism Design Technique To Develop A Vertical Climbing Robot With High Mobility For Flat And Spherical Surfaces

Abstract

The following paper represents a new and improved wall climbing mechanism that can climb on flat and spherical surfaces. The design methodology of the robot was solely directed towards heavy lifting purposes; as the robot uses a redesigned mechanism to endure an enhanced workload. The robot was specially designed to climb any given vertical surface with the help of the Reverse Propulsion technology; which provides backward thrust as a convenient heavy-duty suction mechanism. The robot was built keeping overall body weight at a minimum and consisted an array of powerful brushless motors for the suction and navigation. The robot can be put to multiple use based on its operation such as surveillance, inspection, cleaning etc.