Abstract
A novel, autonomous reconfigurable robotic inspection system for quantitative NDE mapping is presented. The system consists of a fleet of wireless (802.11g) miniature robotic vehicles, each approximately 175 × 125 × 85 mm with magnetic wheels that enable them to inspect industrial structures such as storage tanks, chimneys and large diameter pipe work. The robots carry one of a number of payloads including a two channel MFL sensor, a 5 MHz dry coupled UT thickness wheel probe and a machine vision camera that images the surface. The system creates an NDE map of the structure overlaying results onto a 3D model in real time. The authors provide an overview of the robot design, data fusion algorithms (positioning and NDE) and visualization software.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 40TH Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation |
| Subtitle of host publication | Incorporating the 10th International Conference on Barkhausen Noise and Micromagnetic Testing |
| Place of Publication | Baltimore |
| Volume | 1581 |
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| Publication status | Published - 18 Feb 2014 |
| Event | Review of Quantitative Non-Destructive Evaluation - Baltimore, United States Duration: 21 Jul 2013 → 26 Jul 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | Review of Quantitative Non-Destructive Evaluation |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Baltimore |
| Period | 21/07/13 → 26/07/13 |
Keywords
- robotic inspection system
- NDE mapping
- 3D models