This technology is a mobile anchor robot that features a caterpillar-based drive unit capable of traveling along a rope. It utilizes a tension-adjusting roller connected via a linkage mechanism, with a link drive unit that controls the relative position of the roller to apply tension to the rope, thereby firmly securing the robot at a specific point.
Existing rope-traveling robots offer excellent mobility but lack the ability to remain stably stationary on a rope without swaying, and they often suffer from reduced stability when carrying heavy loads.
This technology incorporates tension-adjusting rollers at the front and rear of the drive body, using multi-jointed links to press the rollers against the rope, which maximizes friction between the caterpillar tracks and the rope. It can be applied to building exterior maintenance, high-altitude facility inspections, and industrial rope access work, providing stable, sway-free anchoring during operations.
This invention was developed with support from the Ministry of Science and ICT for the development of a robot platform capable of free movement on various types of exterior walls.
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