This invention describes a robot designed to move along powerlines. To keep itself steady, the robot uses grippers that hold onto the powerline. A built-in sensor detects if the robot is swaying or twisting, and a computer then adjusts the grippers' sideways position to counteract that movement and keep the robot stable. The claims specify using at least two grippers for this purpose.
Why it matters: Filed before significant advancements in embedded control systems and sensor fusion algorithms made precise, real-time stabilization more robust and easier to implement on mobile robotic platforms. This could simplify the development of the complex control software needed for this robot.
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