A payload may include a first swappable sensor package including at least one ultrasonic (UT) element. The payload may include a first wedge element having a unitary body and including a bottom side structured to interface with the inspection surface and a top side structured for the first swappable sensor package to be mounted directly thereon, where the first swappable sensor package is mounted directly on the unitary body of the first wedge element with at least one fastening mechanism such that the first swappable sensor package has an angle of 0 to 7 degrees, inclusive, relative to the bottom side of the first wedge element.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
A payload may include a first sensor including a first linear phased array of ultrasonic (UT) elements. The payload may include a second sensor including a second linear phased array of UT elements. The payload may include a sensor holder having a body and including a bottom side structured to interface with the inspection surface, where the first sensor and the second sensor are each mounted on the body of the sensor holder such that the first linear phased array of UT elements is parallel to the second linear phased array of UT elements, and the second linear phased array of UT elements is inclined relative to the bottom side of the sensor holder.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
Systems, methods, and apparatus for ultra-sonic inspection of a surface are described. An example system may include an inspection robot structured to move in a direction of travel on an inspection surface. The inspection robot may include a payload including a first ultrasonic (UT) phased array and a second UT phased array, the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array being arranged in a parallel configuration. The inspection robot may include a rastering device structured to move the payload in a direction of inspection, the direction of inspection being distinct from the direction of travel and the direction of inspection being distinct from the parallel configuration of the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array.
A sled assembly for an inspection robot includes a first portion having a first sensor mount at a first horizontal position, and a second offset portion having a second sensor mount at a second horizontal position. The first horizontal position and the second horizontal position are horizontally displaced by a selected horizontal distance. The first portion includes a first plurality of sensor mounts, and the first plurality of sensor mounts include the first sensor mount. Also, the first plurality of sensor mounts include a first horizontal distribution profile providing a horizontal displacement between adjacent ones of the first plurality of sensor mounts that is not greater than a selected inspection resolution.
A payload for an inspection robot. The payload includes a payload coupler pivotally coupled to the inspection robot to pivot in a plane substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the inspection robot along an inspection surface plane; and a sensor frame pivotally coupled to the payload coupler to pivot in the plane substantially parallel to the direction of travel. The payload further includes: a first sensor housing including a first phased array ultra-sonic (UT) sensor aligned with the direction of travel. The first sensor housing is pivotally coupled to the sensor frame to pivot in a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel. The payload further includes a second sensor housing comprising a second phased array UT sensor aligned with the direction of travel. The second sensor housing is pivotally coupled to the sensor frame to pivot in the plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/26 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
G01N 29/32 - Arrangements for suppressing undesired influences, e.g. temperature or pressure variations
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INSPECTION ROBOT WITH PROFILE ADAPTING SLED, COUPLANT REDUCTION FILM AND TRANSDUCER POD FOR THICK ASSETS
A device may include a first portion having a first sensor mount, at a first horizontal position, the first sensor mount structured to accommodate a first inspection sensor and thereby interrogate an inspection surface. A device may include a second offset portion having a second sensor mount, at a second horizontal position, the second sensor mount structured to accommodate a second inspection sensor and thereby interrogate the inspection surface. The first horizontal position and the second horizontal position may be horizontally displaced by a selected horizontal distance.
A differential pivoting mechanism for a payload for an inspection robot. The mechanism includes a first rotational pivot joint that pivotally couples to a first sensor housing to pivot the first sensor housing in a first degree of freedom in a plane substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the inspection robot along an inspection surface plane defined, at least in part, by the surface. A second rotational pivot joint that pivotally couples to a second sensor housing to pivot the second sensor housing in the first degree of freedom in the plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel. A differential pivot joint that pivotally couples to a sensor frame of the inspection robot to pivot the first sensor housing with the second sensor housing in a second degree of freedom in the plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
8.
SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED LOCATION IDENTIFICATION
An inspection robot positioning system includes a first position sensor configured to provide a first position value, a second position sensor configured to provide a second position value, and a controller configured to determine a position description for an inspection robot in response to the first position value and the second position value, the position description including a robot position value of the inspection robot on an inspection surface.
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
A system may include a main body having a housing. The system may include a payload having sled assemblies, the sled assemblies including at least one sled structured to interface with the inspection surface and to house an ultrasonic (UT) sensor for inspecting the inspection surface. The system may include at least one junction box on the payload and including assembly connectors to connect to the sled assemblies. The system may include at least one cable connected between the at least one junction box and the main body for electrical communications therebetween, the electrical communications including signals for the UT sensors housed by respective at least one sleds of the sled assemblies. The at least one junction box may be configured to route the signals for the UT sensors between the at least one cable and the assembly connectors.
An example payload for an inspection robot having a mounting rail to inspect an inspection surface, the payload including a wedge element; and a probe holder, including: a mounting rail connection member structured to connect to the mounting rail; a wedge element holder structured to hold the wedge element; a spring-loaded member structured to connect to the mounting rail connection member and to provide a selected vertical force on the wedge element holder; and an extended member structured to connect to the spring-loaded member between a first end and a second end, and to connect to the wedge element holder at the second end.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
A prism for reflecting a laser includes: a single mounting cap at a first end of the prism, and first to seventh trihedral corner (TC) reflectors, each including a reflective surface including: three side edges, and three corners at respective intercept points between the side edges, wherein the seventh TC reflector, among the first to seventh TC reflectors, is on a second end of the prism opposite to the first end of the prism.
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Platform as a service [PaaS] for data collection, technical implementation and analysis, diagnostics and remaining useful-life, repair and budget projections for industrial assets.
13.
SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPARATUS FOR CONCRETE QUALITY INSPECTION
A payload for an inspection robot to inspect an inspection surface may include a concrete sensing assembly and a payload mount. The concrete sensing assembly may include a first impactor at a first end, a first near transducer at a first distance from the first impactor, and a second far transducer at a second distance from the first impactor. The second distance may be greater than the first distance. The payload mount may be structured to couple the concrete sensing assembly to the inspection robot and to move the concrete sensing assembly between at least a first lowered position and a second raised position.
A device may include a motive power module comprising a motive power device and a magnetic engagement device, coupled to a core module comprising a tether connection, a peripheral module interface, a power management component, and a data acquisition (DAQ) module interface. A device may include a peripheral module coupled to the peripheral module interface, the peripheral module comprising power coupling and communications coupling, and for a selected payload. A device may include a DAQ module coupled to the DAQ module interface, the DAQ module comprising a data acquisition circuit configured to collect, store, and/or transmit data from the selected payload to an external device.
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
A device may include an inspection robot comprising a payload configured to interrogate an inspection surface in response to the inspection robot moving on the inspection surface, the payload comprising an ultrasonic (UT) sensor. A device may include a data verification controller, comprising: a verification data circuit structured to interpret verification data from the payload, an inspection status circuit structured to determine an inspection data quality value in response to the verification data; and a data verification circuit structured to perform a data verification operation in response to the inspection data quality value.
Systems, methods, and apparatus for ultra-sonic inspection of a surface are described. An example system may include an inspection robot structured to move in a direction of travel on an inspection surface. The inspection robot may include a payload including a first ultrasonic (UT) phased array and a second UT phased array, the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array being arranged in a parallel configuration. The inspection robot may include a rastering device structured to move the payload in a direction of inspection, the direction of inspection being distinct from the direction of travel and the direction of inspection being distinct from the parallel configuration of the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array.
A system includes an inspection robot comprising a main body and at least one payload; a plurality of arms, where each of the plurality of arms is pivotally mounted to the at least one payload to rotate around respective ones of a plurality of axes while the inspection robot traverses an inspection surface in a direction of travel, and where at least one of the plurality of axes is in the direction of travel; a plurality of sleds mounted to the plurality of arms; a plurality of inspection sensors coupled to the plurality of sleds such that each sensor is operationally couplable to the inspection surface; and where the plurality of sleds are distributed horizontally at adjustable positions spaced apart from each other across the at least one payload to inspect the inspection surface at a selected horizontal resolution.
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
G05D 1/223 - Command input arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. joysticks or touch screens
G05D 1/227 - Handing over between remote control and on-board controlHanding over between remote control arrangements
G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
G05D 1/249 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using signals provided by artificial sources external to the vehicle, e.g. navigation beacons from positioning sensors located off-board the vehicle, e.g. from cameras
G05D 1/628 - Obstacle avoidance following the obstacle profile, e.g. a wall or undulated terrain
G05D 1/646 - Following a predefined trajectory, e.g. a line marked on the floor or a flight path
G05D 1/689 - Pointing payloads towards fixed or moving targets
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
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System, apparatus and method for improved location identification with prism
A prism for reflecting a laser includes: a single mounting cap at a first end of the prism, and first to seventh trihedral corner (TC) reflectors, each including a reflective surface including: three side edges, and three corners at respective intercept points between the side edges, wherein the seventh TC reflector, among the first to seventh TC reflectors, is on a second end of the prism opposite to the first end of the prism.
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/246 - Arrangements for determining position or orientation using environment maps, e.g. simultaneous localisation and mapping [SLAM]
G05D 1/689 - Pointing payloads towards fixed or moving targets
G05D 1/693 - Coordinated control of the position or course of two or more vehicles for avoiding collisions between vehicles
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Platform as a Service (PaaS) services featuring computer software platforms for engineering analysis, diagnostics, projections of remaining life, repair planning, and budgeting for industrial assets based upon data collected by industrial robots
20.
Systems and methods for robotic inspection with simultaneous surface measurements at multiple orientations
An example system may have a payload for an inspection robot structured to move in a direction of travel on an inspection surface. The payload may have a first sensor holder structured to support a first ultrasonic (UT) phased array at a first orientation, a second sensor holder structured to hold a second ultrasonic (UT) phased array at a second orientation, and a sensor holder linking component interposed between the first sensor holder and the second sensor holder. The sensor holder linking component may be structured to interact with the first and second sensor holders such that the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array are placed in a parallel configuration along a long edge of both the first and second UT phased array, and the first sensor holder and the second sensor holder are pivotably connected to the sensor holder linking component.
Inspection robots with a payload engagement device are described. An example inspection robot may have a housing, a drive module, having at least one wheel and a motor, where the drive module is operatively coupled to the housing. The example inspection robot may also have a payload coupled to the drive module, where the payload includes a sensor mounted to the payload, and a payload engagement device operationally coupled to the drive module and the payload, where the payload engagement device applies a selected downward force on the payload.
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
An example payload for an inspection robot having a mounting rail to inspect an inspection surface, the payload including a wedge element; and a probe holder, including: a mounting rail connection member structured to connect to the mounting rail; a wedge element holder structured to hold the wedge element; a spring-loaded member structured to connect to the mounting rail connection member and to provide a selected vertical force on the wedge element holder; and an extended member structured to connect to the spring-loaded member between a first end and a second end, and to connect to the wedge element holder at the second end.
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
23.
SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR IMPROVED LOCATION IDENTIFICATION
An inspection robot positioning system includes a first position sensor configured to provide a first position value, a second position sensor configured to provide a second position value, and a controller configured to determine a position description for an inspection robot in response to the first position value and the second position value, the position description including a robot position value of the inspection robot on an inspection surface.
A device may include a first portion having a first sensor mount, at a first horizontal position, the first sensor mount structured to accommodate a first inspection sensor and thereby interrogate an inspection surface. A device may include a second offset portion having a second sensor mount, at a second horizontal position, the second sensor mount structured to accommodate a second inspection sensor and thereby interrogate the inspection surface. The first horizontal position and the second horizontal position may be horizontally displaced by a selected horizontal distance.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
25.
ROBOTIC SYSTEMS FOR ULTRASONIC SURFACE INSPECTION USING SHAPED ELEMENTS
A payload for an inspection robot. The payload includes a payload coupler pivotally coupled to the inspection robot to pivot in a plane substantially parallel to a direction of travel of the inspection robot along an inspection surface plane; and a sensor frame pivotally coupled to the payload coupler to pivot in the plane substantially parallel to the direction of travel. The payload further includes: a first sensor housing including a first phased array ultra-sonic (UT) sensor aligned with the direction of travel. The first sensor housing is pivotally coupled to the sensor frame to pivot in a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel. The payload further includes a second sensor housing comprising a second phased array UT sensor aligned with the direction of travel. The second sensor housing is pivotally coupled to the sensor frame to pivot in the plane substantially perpendicular to the direction of travel.
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G10K 11/35 - Sound-focusing or directing, e.g. scanning using mechanical steering of transducers
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Industrial robots. Consultation in the field of maintenance and repair of
industrial equipment. Inspection of the structural integrity of industrial
facilities and industrial plants to determine whether such
industrial facilities and industrial plants need
maintenance, repair or restoration; inspection of the
structural integrity of industrial equipment, namely,
industrial machinery, to determine whether such industrial
equipment needs maintenance, repair or restoration to
improve the performance and efficiency of such equipment;
software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer
software platform used to provide data analysis and
consultation services in the field of industrial inspection.
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SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS TO INTEGRATE INSPECTION DATA AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS
An example device includes a user interface component that implements a user interface and receives a visualization request value from user operations; an inspection database comprising an aggregation of inspection data; and a controller, comprising: a facility planning circuit that interprets a user facility visualization value in response to the visualization request value; a facility inspection data circuit that interprets the aggregation of inspection data in response to the user facility visualization value; a geographic depiction circuit that determines a geographic display boundary and a hierarchical inspection presentation for at least one industrial facility positioned within the geographic display boundary in response to the user facility visualization value and the aggregation of inspection data, and determines a user geographic display value in response to the geographic display boundary and the hierarchical inspection presentation. The user interface component provides the user geographic display value to the user interface.
A prism for reflecting a laser includes: a single mounting cap at a first end of the prism, and first to seventh trihedral corner (TC) reflectors, each including a reflective surface including: three side edges, and three corners at respective intercept points between the side edges, wherein the seventh TC reflector, among the first to seventh TC reflectors, is on a second end of the prism opposite to the first end of the prism.
G06V 20/58 - Recognition of moving objects or obstacles, e.g. vehicles or pedestriansRecognition of traffic objects, e.g. traffic signs, traffic lights or roads
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SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS TO INTEGRATE INSPECTION DATA AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS
An example device includes a user interface component that implements a user interface and receives a visualization request value from user operations; an inspection database comprising an aggregation of inspection data; and a controller, comprising: a facility planning circuit that interprets a user facility visualization value in response to the visualization request value; a facility inspection data circuit that interprets the aggregation of inspection data in response to the user facility visualization value; a geographic depiction circuit that determines a geographic display boundary and a hierarchical inspection presentation for at least one industrial facility positioned within the geographic display boundary in response to the user facility visualization value and the aggregation of inspection data, and determines a user geographic display value in response to the geographic display boundary and the hierarchical inspection presentation. The user interface component provides the user geographic display value to the user interface.
Inspection robots with removeable interface plates and method for configuring payload interfaces are described. An example robot may include a payload, with at least one sensor, mounted to a housing of the inspection robot. The housing may include a removeable interface plate coupled to the at least one sensor and to an electronic board, the electronic board positioned within the housing. The removeable interface plate may define an electrical coupling interface compatible with the payload, and the electronic board may include an electrical processing configuration compatible with the payload.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
A system for providing an interactive inspection map of an inspection surface inspected by an inspection robot includes an inspection circuit structured to interpret inspection data of the inspection surface from the inspection robot and a user interaction circuit structured to interpret a user focus value from a user device. The user focus value includes an activation state value. The system further includes an inspection visualization circuit structured to provide the interactive inspection map to the user device in response to the user focus value. The interactive inspection map is based on the inspection data. Also, the system includes an inspection data validation circuit that determines an inspection data validity description of the inspection data. The inspection data validity description is provided as a display layer on the interactive inspection map to indicate whether the inspection data is valid.
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/224 - Output arrangements on the remote controller, e.g. displays, haptics or speakers
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
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G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
Systems, methods, and apparatus for acoustic inspection of a surface are described. An example system may include an inspection robot structured to traverse an inspection surface in a direction of travel. The inspection robot may include a payload having a plurality of arms, connected to the inspection robot, to rotate around respective ones of a plurality of axes while the inspection robot traverses the inspection surface, where each of the plurality of axes is in the direction of travel. A plurality of sleds may be connected to the plurality of arms, and a plurality of inspection sensors connected to the plurality of sleds. The plurality of inspection sensors may be spaced apart from each other at adjustable positions to inspect the inspection surface at an adjustable resolution.
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
A system including an inspection robot having a plurality of sensors, a further sensor, and a controller. The controller having circuitry to receive inspection data with a first resolution from the plurality of sensors, determine a characteristic on the inspection surface based on the inspection data, and provide an inspection operation adjustment in response to the characteristic, wherein the inspection operation adjustment includes a change from the first resolution to a second resolution. The change from the first resolution to the second resolution includes enabling the further sensor where the further sensor is at least one of: horizontally distributed with or vertically displaced from the plurality of sensors relative to a travel path of the plurality of sensors, and at least one of: offset in alignment from the travel path of the plurality of sensors, or operated out of phase with the plurality of sensors.
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
Systems for ultrasonic measurements of an inspection surface is described. An inspection robot with a payload moves in a direction of travel across an inspection surface. The payload has two sensor holders, the first sensor holder to hold a first UT array at a first orientation and the second to hold a second UT array at a second orientation A sensor holder linking component holds the two UT phased arrays in a parallel configuration along their long edges. An arm of the payload may be pivotably connected to both the sensor linking component at one end and a lift connection element on the other end. The lift component has a lift motor to raise the lift connection element. A rastering device moves the payload in a direction of inspection which is distinct from both the direction of travel and the parallel configuration of the two phased UT arrays.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Inspection of the structural integrity of industrial facilities and industrial plants to determine whether such industrial facilities and industrial plants need maintenance, repair or restoration; inspection of the structural integrity of industrial equipment, namely, industrial machinery, to determine whether such industrial equipment needs maintenance, repair or restoration to improve the performance and efficiency of such equipment; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer software platform used to provide data analysis and consultation services in the field of industrial inspection
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer software platform used to provide data analysis and consultation services in the field of industrial inspection and operations
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Inspection robots and methods for inspection of curved surfaces with sensors at selected horizontal distances
Inspection robots and methods for inspection of curved surfaces with sensors at selected horizontal distances are described. An example of such an inspection robot includes a housing; a drive module with a wheel and a motor operatively linked to the housing, a plurality of sensor sleds, and a payload. The payload, which is coupled to the housing, may include a first and a second rail component, each with at least one connector, where the rail components are connectable at a first selected position of a plurality of discrete engagement positions. Each of the rail components may be structured to support at least one of the plurality of sleds where each of the plurality of sleds is coupled to the payload at a respective selected horizontal position such that the plurality of sleds are at selected horizontal distances from each other.
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
Inspection robots with swappable drive modules are described. An example inspect robot may include a first removeable interface plate on the side of a robot chassis. The first removable interface plate may couple a first drive module to an electronic board, within the chassis, where the electronic board includes a drive module interface circuit communicatively coupled to the first drive module. The example inspect robot may also include a second removeable interface plate on a side of a robot chassis. The second removable interface plate may couple a second drive module to an electronic board, within the chassis, where the electronic board includes a drive module interface circuit communicatively coupled to the second drive module.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
Robotic inspection devices for simultaneous surface measurements at multiple orientations are described. An example inspection device includes a robot and a first payload, where the robot is structured to move along an inspection surface in a first direction of travel. The first payload includes a first inspection assembly structured to support two phased array elements. The first phased array element has a first surface orientation and a first directional orientation, and the second phased array element has a second surface orientation and a second directional orientation. A raster device is structured to move the first inspection assembly in a second direction of travel along the inspection surface, wherein the first direction of travel and the second direction of travel are different.
Systems and methods for robotic inspection with simultaneous surface measurements at multiple orientations with obstacle avoidance are described. An example system may have an inspection robot structured to move in a direction of travel along an inspection surface. The robot may have a payload with first and second sensor holders, each sensor holder structured to hold a UT phased array. A sensor holder linking component holds the first and sensor holders such that the two phased arrays are parallel to one another along a long edge of both the phased arrays. The system may have a rastering device to move the payloads in a direction of inspection, whether the direction of inspection is distinct from the direction of travel and distinct from the parallel orientation of the two phased arrays.
Inspection robots, systems, and methods are disclosed. An example inspection robot may include a payload, including at least one sensor, mounted to a housing of the inspection robot. The housing may include a removeable interface plate coupled to the at least one sensor on a first side, and coupled to an electronic board within the housing on a second side. The removeable interface plate provides an electrical coupling interface compatible with the payload and the electronic board has an electrical processing configuration compatible with the payload.
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
Systems, methods, and apparatus for ultra-sonic inspection of a surface are described. An example system may include an inspection robot structured to move in a direction of travel on an inspection surface. The inspection robot may include a payload including a first ultrasonic (UT) phased array and a second UT phased array, the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array being arranged in a parallel configuration. The inspection robot may include a rastering device structured to move the payload in a direction of inspection, the direction of inspection being distinct from the direction of travel and the direction of inspection being distinct from the parallel configuration of the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array.
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/26 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning
G01B 17/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by vibrating string
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
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Robotic systems for surface inspection with simultaneous measurements at multiple orientations
Robotic systems for surface inspection with simultaneous measurements at multiple orientations are described. An example inspection system may include a robot for traversing an inspection surface, the robot having an inspection payload to support an inspection element with two phased array UT elements, the first phased array at a first surface orientation and the second phased array at a second surface orientation, both orientations relative to the inspection surface. Each of the inspection elements includes a couplant connection structured to receive couplant from the robot. The inspection further includes a tether fluidly coupling a couplant source to the robot.
Robotic systems for ultrasonic surface inspection using shaped elements are described. An example system may have an inspection robot structured to move in a direction of travel on an inspection surface. The inspection robot may include: a payload having a first ultrasonic (UT) phased array and a second UT phased array, a rastering device operatively coupled to the payload, and structured to execute reciprocating motion of the payload, and a means for inspecting a weld affected region of the inspection surface on three (3) axes of inspection.
Robotic systems for rapid ultrasonic surface inspection are described. An example system may have an inspection robot to move in a direction of travel on an inspection surface. The robot may have a payload with a first and a second ultrasonic (UT) phased array, and a rastering device that executes a reciprocating motion of the payload. The system may have an inspection controller with a positioning circuit to provide an inspection position command, an inspection circuit to provide a rastering position command and an interrogation command. The robot is responsive to the inspection position command to move to an inspection position, and the rastering device is responsive to the rastering position command to move the payload through at least a portion of a range of reciprocating motion. The UT phased arrays are responsive to the interrogation command to perform an inspection on three axes of inspection.
Systems, methods, and apparatus for ultra-sonic inspection of a surface are described. An example system may include an inspection robot structured to move in a direction of travel on an inspection surface. The inspection robot may include a payload including a first ultrasonic (UT) phased array and a second UT phased array, the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array being arranged in a parallel configuration. The inspection robot may include a rastering device structured to move the payload in a direction of inspection, the direction of inspection being distinct from the direction of travel and the direction of inspection being distinct from the parallel configuration of the first UT phased array and the second UT phased array.
Systems for assessment of weld adjacent heat affected zones are described. An example system may include an inspection robot having a first payload comprising a first plurality of ultrasonic (UT) phased arrays, and a second payload comprising a second plurality of ultrasonic (UT) phased arrays. The inspection robot is configured to move in a direction of travel corresponding to a weld of an inspection surface, and the first payload is structured to measure characteristics of a first region of the inspection surface on a first side of the weld while the second payload is structured to measure characteristics of a second region of the inspection surface on a second side of the weld.
Inspection robots with removeable interface plates and method for configuring payload interfaces are described. An example robot may include a payload, with at least one sensor, mounted to a housing of the inspection robot. The housing may include a removeable interface plate coupled to the at least one sensor and to an electronic board, the electronic board positioned within the housing. The removeable interface plate may define an electrical coupling interface compatible with the payload, and the electronic board may include an electrical processing configuration compatible with the payload.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
Inspection robots with independent drive module suspension are described. An example inspection robot may have a housing with a first connector on a first side of the housing, and a second connector on a second side of the housing. A first drive module, having at least one wheel and a first motor, may be operatively coupled to the first connector, and a second drive module, having at least one wheel and a first motor, may be operatively coupled to the second connector. The first and second drive modules may be coupled by a drive connector.
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
Inspection robots with configurable interface plates are described. An example inspection robot may have a housing with at least three removable interface plates, each removable interface plate having a coupling interface for an electronic component on a first side, and coupled to at least one of a plurality of electronic boards on a second side. The example inspection robot may further include a drive module configured to couple to at least one of the removable interface plates, and a payload configured to couple to at least one of the removable interface plates. The example inspection robot may further include a means for operating the inspection robot in response to the drive module coupled to one of the removable interface plates, and the payload coupled to any other one of the removable interface plates.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
Inspection robots with center encoders are described. An example inspection robot may have a housing, and a drive module, where the drive module has a wheel and a motor and is operatively coupled to the housing. The example inspection robot may also have an encoder to provide a movement value, where the encoder is positioned within a footprint of the housing. The example inspection robot may also have a controller with an encoder conversion circuit to calculate a distance value in response to the movement value, a location circuit to determine at least one of a robot location value or a robot speed value, and a position command circuit to provide a position action command in response to the robot location value or the robot speed value. The drive module may be responsive to the position action command to move the inspection robot.
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
Inspection robots with a payload engagement device are described. An example inspection robot may have a housing, a drive module, having at least one wheel and a motor, where a sled is coupled to the payload, the sled having a sensor mounted thereon, and a payload engagement device interposed between the drive module and the payload and structured to regulate an engagement of the sled with an inspection surface.
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
High temperature wheels for inspection robots are described. An example wheel may have a plurality of wheel enclosures with a plurality of inter-covers interposed between the plurality of wheel enclosures. The example wheel may have a magnetic hub including a high temperature magnet, the magnetic hub being interposed between a first wheel enclosure of the plurality of wheel enclosures and a second wheel enclosure of the plurality of wheel enclosures. Each of the plurality of inter-covers is structured to guide a magnetic field of the magnetic hub.
Inspection robots with independent, swappable, drive modules are described. An example inspection robot may have a center body with a plurality of power interfaces, a plurality of communication interfaces, and a plurality of cooling interfaces. The example inspection robot may have a plurality of drive modules, where each drive module is structured to be coupled to a power interface, a communication interface, and a cooling interface.
H01L 21/67 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
Methods and inspection robots with on body configuration are described. An example inspection robot may have a center body with a plurality of connected drive modules, each drive module having a sensing circuit to measure a drive module operating characteristic, and a visual indicator circuit to output a first visual indicator corresponding to the drive module operating characteristic. The visual indicator circuits of each of the plurality of drive modules are positioned to be simultaneously visible at a point of view.
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
Methods and apparatus for verifiable inspection operations are described. An example apparatus may have an inspection description circuit to interpret an inspection definition value and a payload status circuit to provide a payload identification value in response to at least one of a payload specific configuration or signals from a payload. The example apparatus may also have an inspection integrity circuit to determine an inspection description value in response to the inspection definition value and the payload identification value and an inspection reporting circuit to communicate the inspection description value to an external device.
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
Systems, methods, and apparatus for temperature control and active cooling of an inspection robot are disclosed. An example apparatus may include a temperature determination circuit to interpret an inspection temperature value, a temperature management circuit to determine a temperature management command in response to the inspection temperature value, and a temperature response circuit to provide the temperature management command to a temperature management device associated with an inspection robot.
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
60.
Inspection robot and methods utilizing coolant for temperature management
Inspection robot and methods utilizing coolant for temperature management are described. An example inspection robot may include a housing with a couplant retaining chamber, and an electronic board selectively thermally coupled to the couplant retaining chamber. The inspection robot may include a couplant input port coupling a couplant source to a couplant flow path, a drive module coupled to the housing, and a payload with at least one sensor, where the payload is coupled to the housing. The couplant flow path is fluidly coupling the couplant input port to the couplant retaining chamber.
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
Systems for reprogrammable inspection robots are described. An example system may include an inspection robot having a housing, a payload interface, a drive module interface, and a tether interface. The system may further include a first electronic board having a primary functionality circuit communicatively coupled to a base station and a second electronic board operationally coupled to the payload interface, the second electronic board having a payload functionality circuit coupled to a selected payload through the payload interface. The example system may further include a third electronic board operationally coupled to the drive module interface, the third electronic board having a drive module functionality circuit communicatively coupled to a selected drive module through the drive module interface.
B60K 1/02 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units comprising more than one electric motor
B62D 53/02 - Tractor-trailer combinationsRoad trains comprising a uniaxle tractor unit and a uniaxle trailer unit
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
Inspection robots with flexible wheel/motor positioning are described. An example inspection robot may have a housing having a first connector positioned on a first side of the housing, and a second connector positioned on a second side of the housing. A first drive module may include a wheel and a motor and be operatively coupled to the first connector. A second drive module may include a wheel and a second motor and be operatively coupled to the second connector, where the wheel may be interposed between the second connector and the second motor.
Inspection robots and methods for inspection of curved surfaces are described. An example inspection robot may include a housing, and at least one drive module operative linked to the housing and including a wheel and motor. An example inspection robot may further include two sleds, each with a sensor, the sled connectable to a payload. An example payload may include multiple rail components with intervening connectors, the connectors are able to connect two rail components at a plurality of discrete engagement positions.
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
High temperature compliant wheels for an inspection robot are described. An example wheel may have a first non-ferrous wheel enclosure including a first outer surface having a serration texture, a second non-ferrous wheel enclosure including a second outer surface having the serration texture, and a magnetic hub interposed between the first non-ferrous wheel enclosure and the second non-ferrous wheel enclosure
An example inspection robot may include a drive module structured to engage a top tube of a vertically arranged layer of tubes, at least one telescoping pole, and a lowering mechanism operationally coupled to the at least one telescoping pole and structured to selectively extend or retract the at least one telescoping pole, thereby providing a selected vertical position of a sensor carriage assembly. The sensor carriage assembly may be coupled to the at least one telescoping pole, and structured to accept at least one of a plurality of sensors.
A system includes an inspection robot having a plurality of input sensors, the plurality of input sensors distributed horizontally relative to an inspection surface and configured to provide inspection data of the inspection surface at selected horizontal positions; a controller, comprising: a position definition circuit structured to determine an inspection robot position of the inspection robot on the inspection surface; a data positioning circuit structured to interpret the inspection data, and to correlate the inspection data to the inspection robot position on the inspection surface; and wherein the data positioning circuit is further structured to determine position informed inspection data in response to the correlating of the inspection data with the inspection robot position.
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
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Inspection of the structural integrity of industrial facilities and industrial plants to determine whether such industrial facilities and industrial plants need maintenance, repair or restoration; inspection of the structural integrity of industrial equipment, namely, industrial machinery, to determine whether such industrial equipment needs maintenance, repair or restoration to improve the performance and efficiency of such equipment; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer software platform used to provide consultation services in the field of industrial inspection
70.
Controller for inspection robot traversing an obstacle
Controllers for inspection robots traversing an obstacle are described. In an embodiment a controller may include an obstacle sensory data circuit to interpret obstacle sensory data provided by an obstacle sensor of an inspection robot, an obstacle processing circuit to determine refined obstacle data, and an obstacle notification circuit to generate and provide obstacle notification data to a user interface device. The controller may further include a user interface circuit to interpret a user request value from the user interface device, and to determine an obstacle response command value in response to the user request value; and an obstacle configuration circuit to provide the obstacle response command value to the inspection robot during the interrogating of the inspection surface.
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
Apparatus for providing an interactive inspection map are disclosed. An example apparatus for providing an interactive inspection map of an inspection surface may include an inspection visualization circuit to provide an inspection map to a user device in response to inspection data provided by a plurality of sensors operationally coupled to an inspection robot traversing the inspection surface, wherein the inspection map corresponds to at least a portion of the inspection surface. The apparatus may further include a user interaction circuit to interpret a user focus value from the user device, and an action request circuit to determine an action in response to the user focus value. The inspection visualization circuit may further update the inspection map in response to the determined action.
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
Systems and methods for an inspection robot having replaceable sensor sled portions are disclosed. An example system may include: an inspection robot including a plurality of payloads; a plurality of arms, each of the plurality of arms pivotally mounted to one of the plurality of payloads; and a plurality of sleds, each sled mounted to one of the plurality of arms. At least one of the plurality of sleds includes an upper portion coupled to a replaceable lower portion, where the replaceable lower portion includes a portion of a delay line for a sensor of the inspection robot.
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
System and methods for traversing an obstacle with an inspection robot are disclosed. An example system may include an inspection robot including an obstacle sensor to interrogate an inspection surface. The example may further include an obstacle sensory data circuit to interpret obstacle sensory data provided by the obstacle sensor, an obstacle processing circuit to determine refined obstacle data, and an obstacle notification circuit to generate and provide obstacle notification data to a user interface device. The example system may further include a user interface circuit to interpret a user request value from the user interface device, and to determine an obstacle response command value in response to the user request value; and an obstacle configuration circuit to provide the obstacle response command value to the inspection robot during the interrogating of the inspection surface.
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
An inspection robot incudes a robot body, at least two sensors, a drive module, a stability assist device and an actuator. The at least two sensors are positioned to interrogate an inspection surface and are communicatively coupled to the robot body. The drive module includes at least two wheels that engage the inspection surface. The drive module is coupled to the robot body. The stability assist device is coupled to at least one of the robot body or the drive module. The actuator is coupled to the stability assist device at a first end, and coupled to one of the drive module or the robot body at a second end. The actuator is structured to selectively move the stability assist device between a first position and a second position. The first position includes a stored position. The second position includes a deployed position.
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Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer
software platform used to provide consultation services in
the field of industrial inspection; inspection of the
structural integrity of industrial facilities and industrial
plants to determine whether such industrial facilities and
industrial plants need maintenance, repair or restoration;
inspection of the structural integrity of industrial
equipment, namely, industrial machinery, to determine
whether such industrial equipment needs maintenance, repair
or restoration to improve the performance and efficiency of
such equipment.
An inspection robot incudes a robot body, at least two sensors, a drive module, a stability assist device and an actuator. The at least two sensors are positioned to interrogate an inspection surface and are communicatively coupled to the robot body. The drive module includes at least two wheels that engage the inspection surface. The drive module is coupled to the robot body. The stability assist device is coupled to at least one of the robot body or the drive module. The actuator is coupled to the stability assist device at a first end, and coupled to one of the drive module or the robot body at a second end. The actuator is structured to selectively move the stability assist device between a first position and a second position. The first position includes a stored position. The second position includes a deployed position.
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
An inspection robot, and methods and a controller thereof are disclosed. An inspection robot may include an inspection chassis including a plurality of inspection sensors and coupled to at least one drive module to drive the robot over an inspection surface. The inspection robot may also include a controller including an inspection data circuit to interpret inspection base data, an inspection processing circuit to determine refined inspection data, and an inspection configuration circuit to determine an inspection response value in response to the refined inspection data. The controller may further include an inspection response circuit to, in response to the inspection response value, provide an inspection command value while the inspection robot is interrogating the inspection surface.
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
78.
System, apparatus and method for providing an inspection map
Systems, apparatus and methods for providing an inspection map are disclosed. An apparatus for performing an inspection may include an inspection data circuit to interpret inspection data, a robot positioning circuit to interpret position data, and a processed data circuit to link the inspection data with the position data to determine position-based inspection data. The apparatus may further include a user interaction circuit to interpret an inspection visualization request for an inspection map and an inspection visualization circuit to determine the inspection map based on the position-based inspection data, and a provisioning circuit structured to provide the inspection map to a user device.
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
Inspection robots with a multi-function piston connecting a drive module to a central chassis and systems thereof are disclosed. An example inspection robot may include a center chassis coupled to a payload coupled to at least two inspection sensors. The inspection robot may further include a drive module coupled to the center chassis, the drive module having a drive wheel to engage an inspection surface and a drive piston mechanically interposed between the center chassis and the drive module. The example may further include wherein the drive piston in a first position couples the drive module to the center chassis at a minimum distance between and the drive piston in a second position couples the drive module to the center chassis at a maximum distance between. The example may further include wherein the drive module is independently rotatable relative to the center chassis.
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
80.
Systems and methods for driving an inspection robot with motor having magnetic shielding
An inspection robot may include an inspection chassis and a drive module with magnetic wheels coupled to the inspection chassis. The drive module may further include a motor and a gear box located between the motor and a magnetic wheels. The gear box may include a flex spline cup which interacts with the ring gear. The inspection robot may further include a magnetic shielding assembly to shield the motor and an associated electromagnetic sensor from electromagnetic interference generated by the magnetic wheels.
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
Systems, apparatus and methods for providing an interactive inspection map are disclosed. An example apparatus for providing an interactive inspection map of an inspection surface may include an inspection visualization circuit to provide an inspection map to a user device in response to inspection data provided by a plurality of sensors operationally coupled to an inspection robot traversing the inspection surface, wherein the inspection map corresponds to at least a portion of the inspection surface. The apparatus may further include a user interaction circuit to interpret a user focus value from the user device, and an action request circuit to determine an action in response to the user focus value. The inspection visualization circuit may further update the inspection map in response to the determined action.
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
Systems, methods, and apparatus for tracking location of an inspection robot are disclosed. An example apparatus for tracking inspection data may include an inspection chassis having a plurality of inspection sensors configured to interrogate an inspection surface, a first drive module and a second drive module, both coupled to the inspection chassis. The first and second drive module may each include a passive encoder wheel and a non-contact sensor positioned in proximity to the passive encoder wheel, wherein the non-contact sensor provides a movement value corresponding to the first passive encoder wheel. An inspection position circuit may determine a relative position of the inspection chassis in response to the movement values from the first and second drive modules.
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
Systems and methods for configuring a robot for inspecting an inspection surface are disclosed. An example system may include an inspection robot having a payload coupled to at least two inspection sensors and a controller. The controller may include a route profile processing circuit to interpret route profile data for the inspection robot, a configuration determining circuit to determine one or more configurations for the inspection robot in response to the route profile data; and a configuration processing circuit to provide configuration data in response to the determined one or more configurations, the configuration data defining, at least in part, one or more inspection characteristics for the inspection robot.
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
84.
System, method, and apparatus for rapid development of an inspection scheme for an inspection robot
Systems, methods and apparatus for rapid development of an inspection scheme for an inspection robot are disclosed. An apparatus may include an inspection definition circuit to interpret an inspection description value, and a robot configuration circuit to determine an inspection robot configuration description in response to the inspection description value. The apparatus may further include a configuration implementation circuit, communicatively coupled to a configuration interface of an inspection robot, to provide at least a portion of the inspection robot configuration description to the configuration interface.
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
G01B 17/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer software platform used to provide consultation services in the field of industrial inspection
(2) Inspection of the structural integrity of industrial facilities and industrial plants to determine whether such industrial facilities and industrial plants need maintenance, repair or restoration; inspection of the structural integrity of industrial equipment, namely, industrial machinery, to determine whether such industrial equipment needs maintenance, repair or restoration to improve the performance and efficiency of such equipment
86.
System, method, and apparatus to perform a surface inspection using real-time position information
A system includes an inspection robot for performing an inspection on an inspection surface with an inspection robot, the apparatus comprising a position definition circuit structured to determine an inspection robot position on the inspection surface; a data positioning circuit structured to interpret inspection data, and to correlate the inspection data to the inspection robot position on the inspection surface; and wherein the data positioning circuit is further structured to determine position informed inspection data in response to the correlating of the inspection data with the inspection robot position, wherein the position informed inspection data comprises absolute position data.
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Inspection of the structural integrity of industrial facilities and industrial plants to determine whether such industrial facilities and industrial plants need maintenance, repair or restoration; inspection of the structural integrity of industrial equipment, namely, industrial machinery, to determine whether such industrial equipment needs maintenance, repair or restoration to improve the performance and efficiency of such equipment
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer software platform used to provide consultation services in the field of industrial inspection
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
Goods & Services
(1) Consultation in the field of maintenance and repair of the structural and mechanical integrity of industrial equipment, namely, vessels, tanks, piping, and pressure equipment.
An inspection apparatus and methods for inspecting horizontal tubes in an industrial environment are disclosed. The apparatus can include a drive module including a pair of wheels to engage a top tube of a vertically arranged layer of tubes, a telescoping pole, a sensor carriage assembly coupled to the telescoping pole, and a lowering mechanism operationally coupled to the telescoping pole to selectively extend or retract the telescoping pole providing a selected vertical position of the sensor carriage assembly.
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer software platform used to provide consultation services in the field of industrial inspection
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring a computer software platform used to provide consultation services in the field of industrial inspection
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Consultation in the field of maintenance and repair of industrial equipment Inspection of the structural integrity of industrial facilities and industrial plants to determine whether such industrial facilities and industrial plants need maintenance, repair or restoration; inspection of the structural integrity of industrial equipment, namely, industrial machinery, to determine whether such industrial equipment needs maintenance, repair or restoration to improve the performance and efficiency of such equipment
37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Consultation in the field of maintenance and repair of industrial equipment Inspection of the structural integrity of industrial facilities and industrial plants to determine whether such industrial facilities and industrial plants need maintenance, repair or restoration; inspection of the structural integrity of industrial equipment, namely, industrial machinery, to determine whether such industrial equipment needs maintenance, repair or restoration to improve the performance and efficiency of such equipment
100.
System, method, and apparatus for acoustic inspection of a surface
A system includes an inspection robot comprising a plurality of sensor sleds; a plurality of ultra-sonic (UT) sensors; a couplant chamber mounted to each of the plurality of sleds, each couplant chamber comprising: a cone, the cone comprising a cone tip portion at an inspection surface end of the cone; a sensor mounting end opposite the cone tip portion; a couplant entry fluidly coupled to the cone at a position between the cone tip portion and the sensor mounting end; and wherein each of the UT sensors is mounted to the sensor mounting end of one of the couplant chambers.
G01N 29/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object
G01N 29/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details
G01N 29/265 - Arrangements for orientation or scanning by moving the sensor relative to a stationary material
G01N 29/28 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object Details providing acoustic coupling
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
B62D 57/02 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members
G01B 17/02 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring thickness
B25J 5/00 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages
B60B 19/00 - Wheels not otherwise provided for or having characteristics specified in one of the subgroups of this group
G01B 7/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
B25J 9/10 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by positioning means for manipulator elements
B25J 13/08 - Controls for manipulators by means of sensing devices, e.g. viewing or touching devices
B25J 19/00 - Accessories fitted to manipulators, e.g. for monitoring, for viewingSafety devices combined with or specially adapted for use in connection with manipulators
B60G 17/015 - Resilient suspensions having means for adjusting the spring or vibration-damper characteristics, for regulating the distance between a supporting surface and a sprung part of vehicle or for locking suspension during use to meet varying vehicular or surface conditions, e.g. due to speed or load the regulating means comprising electric or electronic elements
B60G 21/00 - Interconnection systems for two or more resiliently-suspended wheels, e.g. for stabilising a vehicle body with respect to acceleration, deceleration or centrifugal forces
B62D 37/04 - Stabilising vehicle bodies without controlling suspension arrangements by means of movable masses
B62D 57/024 - Vehicles characterised by having other propulsion or other ground-engaging means than wheels or endless track, alone or in addition to wheels or endless track with ground-engaging propulsion means, e.g. walking members specially adapted for moving on inclined or vertical surfaces
G01B 11/06 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness for measuring thickness
G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
G01B 11/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01B 17/08 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of infrasonic, sonic, or ultrasonic vibrations for measuring roughness or irregularity of surfaces
G01J 3/50 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters using electric radiation detectors
G01K 13/00 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
G01N 29/07 - Analysing solids by measuring propagation velocity or propagation time of acoustic waves
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01N 21/88 - Investigating the presence of flaws, defects or contamination
G01N 27/82 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating magnetic variables for investigating the presence of flaws
G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric
