Remotely Operable Underwater Robotic Systems
Categories for this Invention
Technology: Underwater robotic systems ;
Industry: Robotics, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles; Application: Remotely Operated Vehicle, Defense & Security, Scientific Research & etc.
Market: The global underwater robot market is projected to reach US$5.57billion by the end of 2034 at a CAGR of 13.7% during the forecast period (2024-34).
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Problem Statement
- The problem statement discussed in the present invention is how to provide device/system to test & inspect underwater assets, & floors or reservoirs without complex & difficult operation including additional instruments and control system.
- Hence, there is a need to address the issue & said invention provides the solution efficiently.
Technology
- Present patent describes an underwater system for inspecting reservoirs or tanks comprising of:
- Present patent describes an underwater system for inspecting reservoirs or tanks comprising of:
- a robotic vehicle comprising of a chassis, a single cylindrical hull mounted on the chassis with wheels and a motor in a motor enclosure connected to a navigation system, positioning system, vision system, and a non-destructive evaluation system;
- a processing means to control the robotic vehicle and receive a plurality of data from the systems mounted on the vehicle;
a control system to drive the vehicle (100) in accordance with the instructions received from the control system.
Key Features / Value Proposition
Unique Modular Design including other Industrial Features:
- Capable of accommodating multiple non-destructive evaluation sensors, peripheral electronic as well as mechanical systems.
- It has an encoder-based dead-reckoning positioning system independent of the properties of the fluid.
- Three-point contact chassis without suspension minimalizes the slippage problem & provides better control of the vehicle.
- Its on-board platform is capable of real time data transfer of sensor, telemetry & video data.
- The front two wheels are powered using brushless DC motors and an Omni-directional wheel used at the back to facilitate smooth and stable turns of the vehicle. Further provide better braking and control features.
- The vehicle is made negatively buoyant to avoid pitch, yaw, roll & heave motion control.
- The vehicle can be operated under flammable fluidic conditions as well.
- Claimed invention has large mounting capacity & a plug and play payload architecture.
- The proposed system is compact in size & modular to enable upgradation of technology.
- The system is designed also for online inspection of storage tanks & pressure vessels.
- The system can also be used for tanks in nuclear power industries & scientific exploration purposes.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal
Prof. Krishnan Balasubramanian
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Intellectual Property
IITM IDF Ref. 1470
IN Patent No. 516897
Technology Readiness Level
TRL-4
Proof of Concept ready & validated