MULTI GAIT SNAKE ROBOT FOR INSPECTING INNER WALLS OF A HORIZONTAL PIPELINE

Inspecting inner walls of a pipeline is very challenging and difficult. There can always be some internal walls, which are having some cracks, and there can be any obstacles which can block the passage and affect the flow. Thus, we propose a Multi Gait Snake Robot For Inspecting Inner Walls Of A Horizontal Pipeline to overcome this problem. So, here our research provides solution by fabricating a snake robot that is capable of moving through the inner walls of a horizontal pipeline. With this technology our project addresses the majority of the challenges and issues experienced while carrying out pipeline operations. Practical impossibilities concerning the design of an in-pipe inspection robot (IPIR) include Mobility, Turning radius, Size and shape adaptation, Flexibility, Stability, Autonomy and obstacle avoidance, control. Therefore, a way to solve this is to design a snake like robot with dimensions similar to a real snake. This robot is capable of entering small diameter pipelines and can detect any cracks or any obstacles present inside the pipeline.