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- Title
In-pipe micromachine locomotion via the inertial stepping principle.
- Authors
Yum, Young-Jin; Hwang, HanSub; Kelemen, Michal; Maxim, Vladislav; Frankovský, Peter
- Abstract
This paper discusses an in-pipe inspection micromachine intended for locomotion inside a small diameter pipe. The micromachine locomotion is based on the inertial stepping principle, which utilizes the drive force of the two-body impact. The in-pipe micromachine contacts the pipe through the elastic bristles installed on the in-pipe machine and in two lines and crossways with respect to the micromachine axle. The paper describes the principle of locomotion and the dynamics by which the unknown of both the parameters and the relations are experimentally identified. Based on the results, a simulation model was created, and the results of the simulations were compared with experimental results.
- Subjects
MICROELECTROMECHANICAL systems; PIPELINE inspection; LOCOMOTION; HEATING-pipes; SIMULATION methods &; models
- Publication
Journal of Mechanical Science & Technology, 2014, Vol 28, Issue 8, p3237
- ISSN
1738-494X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s12206-014-0734-x