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This study introduces a novel origami-based soft robot for cable inspection and maintenance. Its adaptable design climbs various cable diameters and carries heavy loads, overcoming limitations of current robots.

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  • Robotics
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering

Background:

  • Cable-climbing robots are crucial for infrastructure inspection and maintenance in inaccessible areas.
  • Existing robots face challenges with size, load capacity, and adaptability to varying cable diameters.
  • There is a need for a versatile robot design that can overcome these limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a single, adaptable origami-based soft robot for cable-climbing locomotion.
  • To enhance load capacity and overcome limitations of current cable-climbing robots.
  • To demonstrate the robot's capability in diverse inspection and maintenance tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Designed an origami-based soft robot with compliant body and bionic leg mechanisms.
  • Utilized bistable leg performance for secure cable anchoring without continuous actuation.
  • Tested the robot's locomotion, load capacity, and adaptability across various cable sizes and obstacles.

Main Results:

  • The robot weighs approximately 110 g and navigates cables from 1 mm to tens of millimeters in diameter.
  • Demonstrated a load capacity exceeding ten times its weight on a 30 mm diameter vertical cable.
  • Successfully performed tasks including inter-cable traversal, obstacle negotiation, item transport, and cable repair.

Conclusions:

  • The developed origami-based soft robot offers a versatile and effective solution for cable inspection and maintenance.
  • Its unique design addresses key limitations of existing cable-climbing robots, including adaptability and load capacity.
  • The robot's capabilities show significant potential for revolutionizing infrastructure maintenance operations.