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Patent drawing for Mobile robot for cable
US 20,150,044,009 A1
Electrical US 20,150,044,009 A1 Expired

Mobile robot for cable

This invention describes a robot designed to move along a cable. It uses two separate gripping sections, each with wheels on top that drive the robot by pressing down and rotating against the cable, and support wheels underneath. The driving wheels have a special elastic material to ensure a firm grip on the cable's top surface, and the two gripping sections are connected by a joint that allows them to change their angle, helping the robot navigate.

Why it matters: Since 2014, significant advancements in compact battery technology, motor efficiency, and embedded control systems have made lightweight, long-duration cable inspection robots more practical.

Status
ExpiredProtection ended and was never renewed
How hard to build
ModerateCustom mechanics, motors, control system

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