# Pipe Climbing Robot

Abdul Jalal  Ravi Kant  Arjun Kumar  V. Kumar

###### Abstract

This paper presents the plan of an in-pipe climbing robot that works utilizing
a novel Three-Output Open Differential(3-OOD) component to navigate complex
organizations of lines. Customary wheeled/followed in-pipe climbing robots are
inclined to slip and haul while navigating in pipe twists. The 3-OOD component
helps in accomplishing the original aftereffect of wiping out slip and drag in
the robot tracks during movement. The proposed differential understands the
practical capacities of the customary two-yield differential, which is
accomplished the initial time for a differential with three results. The 3-OOD
component precisely tweaks the track rates of the robot in light of the powers
applied on each track inside the line organization, by wiping out the
requirement for any dynamic control. The recreation of the robot crossing in
the line network in various directions and in pipe-twists without slip shows
the proposed plan’s adequacy.

## INTRODUCTION

Pipe networks are inescapable, basically used to ship fluids and gases in
enterprises and metropolitan urban communities. Most frequently, the lines are
covered to agree with the security rules and to stay away from hazards. This
makes review and upkeep of lines truly challenging. Covered lines are
exceptionally inclined to obstructing, consumption, scale arrangement, and
break commencement, bringing about releases or harms that might prompt
disastrous episodes.

Various Inspection Robots [1] were proposed in the past to lead ordinary
preventive examinations to keep away from mishaps. Divider squeezed IPIRs with
single, different and half breed systems [2], Pipe Inspection Gauges (PIGs)
[3], actively controlled IPIRs with articulated joints and differential drive
units [4] were additionally widely considered. Moreover, bio-motivated robots
with crawler, inchworm, strolling components [5], and screw-drive[6]
mechanisms were likewise demonstrated to be appropriate for various
necessities. In any case, the majority of them utilize dynamic controlling
techniques to guide and move inside the line. Reliance upon the robot’s
direction inside the line added to the difficulties, likewise leaving the
robot powerless against slip on the off chance that foothold control
techniques are not involved. The Theseus [7], PipeTron [8], and PIRATE [9]
robot series utilize separate sections for driving and driven modules that are
interconnected by various linkage types. Each fragments adjust or change the
direction for arranging turns. Also, hearty dynamic controlling makes such
robots dependent on sensor information and weighty calculation.

Pipe climbing robots with three balanced modules are more steady and give
better portability. Prior proposed secluded line climbers [10, 11] have used
three driving tracks arranged symmetrically to each other, similar to
MRINSPECT series of robots [12, 13, 14]. In such robots, to effectively
control the three tracks, their speeds were pre-characterized for the line
twists. This represented a constraint for the robot to arrange pipe-twists
just at a specific direction comparing to the pre-characterized speeds [10,
11, 12, 13, 14]. In genuine applications, the robot’s direction change
assuming it encounters slip in the tracks during movement. This restriction
can be addressed by utilizing an inactively worked differential component to
control the robot. MRINSPECT-VI [15, 16] utilizes a multi-pivotal differential
stuff component to control the rates of the three modules. Notwithstanding,
for the division of the driving force and speed to the three modules, the
format of the differential is utilized. This methodology made the principal
yield (Z) to pivot quicker than the other two results (X and Y), making yield
Z effortlessly impacted by slip [15]. This is caused in light of the fact that
the results of the differential doesn’t impart comparable energy to the
information. Other recently proposed answers for Three-output differentials
(3-OD’s) [17, 18] also followed a similar layout.

’Three-Output Open Differential’ kills the referenced restriction by
acknowledging identical result to enter active relations [19]. In the
conceived format every one of the three results are similarly impacted by the
info. This contributes for the robot to wipe out slip and drag in any
direction of the robot during its movement. Moreover, the differential
component in the line climber upgrades the convenience by decreasing the
reliance on the dynamic controls to move through the line organizations.

The 3-OOD mechanism precisely moves force and speed from a solitary
contribution to the robot’s three tracks through complex stuff trains, in
light of the heaps experienced by each track independently.

##  1 Design of the Modular Pipe Climber-III

###  1.1 Structure of the Robot

The CAD model of the proposed robot, Modular Pipe Climber-III. An
unpredictable nonagon focal frame of the robot houses three modules
circumferentially $120^{\circ}$ separated from one another. The differential
situated inside the focal case of the robot drives the three tracks by its
driving sprockets through. slant outfits, that are associated with yields
$(O_{1-3})$ from the 3-OOD. The itemized perspective on the 3-OOD instrument
and is definite in the ensuing subsection.

Every module houses a track and has openings for the four linkages to slide.
The modules are pushed radially outwards with the assistance of direct springs
mounted on the linkages (or shafts) i.e., the springs between the modules and
the robot body. The plug is a reference structure that confines the movement
of the modules past admissible cutoff points. At the point when the robot is
sent inside the line, the spring-stacked tracks go through aloof avoidance and
presses against the line’s inward dividers. It gives the vital foothold to the
robot to move. Every module in the robot can likewise pack unevenly, point by
point in segment III.

Figure 1: (a) Robot (b) Robot’s top-view

divider squeezing component of the robot. The tracks, obliged on the modules,
are squeezed against the internal dividers of the line which give the
important footing to the robot to move. There is a driving sprocket that
changes over the rotational movement from the result of 3-ODD to translatory
movement for the robot. The divider squeezing system comprises of 4 direct
linkages for every one of the three modules. The modules have openings through
which the straight linkages (or shafts) pass. They permit the movement of the
modules in the spiral headings from the pivot of the robot.

###  1.2 Three-Output Open Differential (3-ODD)

The Three-Output Open Differential (3-OOD) is the essential constituent of the
proposed robot. The 3-OOD instrument contains a solitary information $(U)$,
three two-yield open differentials $(2-OD_{1-3})$, three two-input open
differentials $(2-ID_{1-3})$ and three results $(O_{1-3})$. The differential’s
feedback $(U)$ is situated at the focal pivot of the robot body. The three
$2-OD_{1-3}$ are organized evenly around the info $(U)$, with a point of
$120{{}^{\circ}}$ between any two. The $2-ID_{1-3}$ are fitted radially in the
middle $2-OD_{1-3}$. The single result of $2-ID_{1-3}$ structure the three
results $(O_{1-3})$ of the 3-OOD. $2-OD_{1-3}$ involves gear components, for
example, ring gears $(R_{1-3})$, slant gears $(B_{1-6})$ and side cog wheels
$(S_{1-6})$, while $2-ID_{1-3}$ incorporate ring gears $(R_{4-6})$, slant
gears $(B_{7-12})$ and side pinion wheels $(S_{7-12})$. The side cog wheels
$(S_{1-6})$ of $2-OD_{1-3}$ is coincided with their nearby side cog wheels
$(S_{7-12})$ of $2-ID_{1-3}$, to move the force and speed from $2-OD_{1-3}$ to
it’s neighboring $2-ID_{1-3}$. The information $(U)$ of the worm gear give
movement to $2-OD_{1-3}$ simuntaneously. Every two-yield differential
$(2-OD_{1-3})$ then exchange got movement to its adjoining two-input
differentials $(2-ID_{1-3})$, contingent upon the heap conditions experienced
by its separate side pinion wheels $(S_{1-6})$. The movement got by the side
pinion wheels $(S_{7-12})$ of $2-ID_{1-3}$ further makes an interpretation of
them to the three results ($O_{1-3})$. The six differentials ($2-OD_{1-3}$ and
$2-ID_{1-3})$ work together to interpret movement from the contribution to the
three results ($O_{1-3})$.

At the point when $O_{1-3}$ experience various burdens, the side pinion wheels
($S_{7-12})$ in $2-ID_{1-3}$ exchanges various burdens to the side cog wheels
$(S_{1-6})$ of $2-OD_{1-3}$. Under this condition, $2-OD_{1-3}$ makes an
interpretation of differential speed to its neighboring $2-ID_{1-3}$. At the
point when $O_{1-3}$ experience equivalent burden or no heap, every one of the
side pinion wheels experience a similar burden causing them to pivot at a
similar speed and force. As laid out, every one of the results ($O_{1}$,
$O_{2}$, $O_{3}$) share equivalent energy with the info. Furthermore, the
results likewise share indistinguishable energy with one another. This
outcomes in the difference in loads in one of the results forcing an
equivalent impact on the other two results that are undisturbed. The results
work with equivalent velocities when there is no heap or equivalent burden
following up on every one of the results. The 3-OOD component works its
results with differential speed when the results are under changed burdens. At
the point when one of the results is working at an alternate speed while the
other two results are encountering similar burden, then, at that point, the
two results with similar burdens will work with equivalent velocities. The
3-OOD component intended for the Modular Pipe Climber III, propels its the
three tracks with identical paces while moving inside a straight line. In any
case, while moving inside the line twists, the differential adjusts the track
speed of the robot with the end goal that the track venturing to every part of
the more extended distance turns quicker than the track venturing to every
part of the more limited distance. Refer to [20] for more figures, graphs and
information.

##  2 Kinematics and Dynamics

###  2.1 Kinematics and Dynamics of the 3-OOD mechanism

The kinematic plot shows the availability of the connections and joints of the
3-OOD instrument. The Three-Output Open Differential’s kinematic and dynamic
conditions are planned utilizing the bond diagram model. The info precise
speed ($\omega_{u}$) from the engine is similarly conveyed to the three ring
cog wheels of the two-yield differentials as $\omega_{r1}$, $\omega_{r2}$ and
$\omega_{r3}$. They turn at equivalent precise speeds and with equivalent
force for example $1/k$ times $\omega_{u}$ and $k/3$ occasions $\tau_{u}$,
where $1/k$ is the stuff proportion of the contribution to the ring gears
($1/k$ = $1/20$). Besides, a two-yield differential directs that the precise
speed of its ring gear is the normal every time of the rakish speeds of its
two side pinion wheels. These two side cog wheels can pivot at various rates
while keeping up with equivalent force [21].

$\omega=\frac{k(\omega_{01}+\omega_{02})}{2}=\frac{k(\omega_{0}{3}+\omega_{04})}{2}=\frac{k(\omega_{05}+\omega_{06})}{2},$
(1)

From the bond chart model, we can derive that the three ring gears ($R_{1-3}$)
pivots at equivalent precise speeds and with equivalent force for example
$1/k$ times the info rakish speed, $\omega_{u}$ and $k/3$ occasions the
information force, $\tau_{i}$, where $1/k$ is the stuff proportion of the
contribution to the ring gears ($1/k$ = $1/20$). Additionally, in a two-yield
differential, the precise speed of its ring gear is the normal all of the time
of the rakish speeds of its two side pinion wheels. These two side cog wheels
can turn at various paces while keeping up with equivalent force [19].

The rakish speeds $\omega_{r1}$, $\omega_{r2}$ and $\omega_{r3}$ are then
meant their side cog wheels. Side cog wheels $(S_{1}$, $S_{7}$), $(S_{3}$,
$S_{8}$) and $(S_{5}$, $S_{11}$) are associated with the end goal that they
don’t have any overall movement between the pinion wheels of a similar pair,
i.e., precise speeds of side cog wheels of a similar pair is generally
equivalent $(\omega_{1}$$=$$\omega_{7})$, $(\omega_{3}$$=$$\omega_{8})$ and
$(\omega_{5}$$=$$\omega_{11})$. Subbing in (1)

Essentially, the result precise speeds $\omega_{O1}$, $\omega_{O2}$,
$\omega_{O3}$ are gotten from the speeds $\omega_{r4}$, $\omega_{r5}$,
$\omega_{r6}$ of the particular ring gears $R_{4}$, $R_{5}$, and $R_{6}$. The
result to side stuff connection is compared to accomplish the rakish speed
condition for the contribution to the results. The angular velocities of the
ring gears to the side gears, we attain a relation between input and side
gears. Similarly, the output angular velocities $\omega_{O1}$, $\omega_{O2}$,
$\omega_{O3}$ are calculated from the velocities $\omega_{4}$, $\omega_{5}$,
$\omega_{6}$ of the respective ring gears $R_{4}$, $R_{5}$, and $R_{6}$ to get
an output to side gear relation. Equating both the relations, we attain the
angular velocity equation for the input to the outputs.

where $\omega_{u}$ is the precise speed of the info $(U)$, $j$ is the stuff
proportion of the ring gears $(R_{4-6})$ to the results ($j$ = 2:1), while
$\omega_{O1}$, $\omega_{O2}$ and $\omega_{O3}$ are rakish speeds of the
result. $\omega_{1}$, $\omega_{2}$, $\omega_{3}$, $\omega_{4}$, $\omega_{5}$
and $\omega_{6}$ are the individual precise speeds of the side cog wheels
$(S_{1}$, $S_{2}$, $S_{3}$, $S_{4}$, $S_{5}$, $S_{6})$. Subsequently, the
result precise speeds ($\omega_{O1}$, $\omega_{O2}$, $\omega_{O3}$) are
subject to the info rakish speed ($\omega_{u}$) and the side stuff yields
($\omega_{2}$, $\omega_{4}$), ($\omega_{3}$, $\omega_{5}$) and ($\omega_{1}$,
$\omega_{6}$). In the mean time, the forces $\tau_{R4}$, $\tau_{R5}$ and
$\tau_{R6}$ of the ring gears $(R_{4}$, $R_{5}$ and $R_{6})$ is the amount of
the forces of their comparing side pinion wheels $S_{7}$, $S_{8}$, $S_{9}$,
$S_{10}$, $S_{11}$ and $S_{12}$. Like precise speed connection for
contribution to yields, by comparing the ring pinion wheels to side pinion
wheels connection with the result to the ring gear connection, a connection
between yield forces ($\tau_{O1}$, $\tau_{O2}$, $\tau_{O3}$) to the
information force ($\tau_{u}$) is acquired.

$\begin{split}&\tau_{O01}=\frac{k(\tau_{u})}{3j}-\frac{(I_{01}\dot{\omega}_{07}+I_{03}\dot{\omega}_{08})}{j},\
\hskip 18.06749pt\tau_{O02}=\frac{k(\tau_{u})}{3j}\hskip 1.4457pt-\\\
&\frac{(I_{04}\dot{\omega}_{09}+I_{06}\dot{\omega}_{010})}{j},\ \hskip
18.06749pt\tau_{O03}=\frac{k(\tau_{u})}{3j}-\frac{(I_{02}\dot{\omega}_{012}+I_{05}\dot{\omega}_{011})}{j}\end{split}$
(2)

where $I_{1}$,$I_{2}$,$I_{3}$,$I_{4}$,$I_{5}$,$I_{6}$ are the inactivity shown
by the side pinion wheels, $\dot{\omega}_{7}$, $\dot{\omega}_{8}$,
$\dot{\omega}_{9}$, $\dot{\omega}_{10}$, $\dot{\omega}_{11}$,
$\dot{\omega}_{12}$ are the precise speed increase of the separate side pinion
wheels and $\tau_{u}$ is the information force. The 3-OOD instrument has three
levels of opportunity in its result. Condition (2) approves that the conduct
of each result is affected by the info ($U$) just as the other two results.
Equal speeds and torque: Indistinguishable side pinion wheels $(S_{7-12})$
display equivalent idleness $(I_{1}=I_{2}=I_{3}=I_{4}=I_{5}=I_{6})$. The side
pinion wheels $(S_{7-12})$ work with equivalent rakish speed
$(\omega_{n}=\frac{\omega_{i}}{k}$, where $n$ goes from $1$ to $12)$ and
precise speed increase when every one of the three results $(O_{1-3})$
experience equivalent burdens. Subbing these relations in (2) we get,

${\bf\omega_{O01}}={\bf\omega_{O02}}={\bf\omega_{O03}}=\frac{j(\omega_{u})}{k}$
(3)

${\bf\tau_{O01}}={\bf\tau_{O02}}={\bf\tau_{O03}}=\frac{k(\tau_{u})}{3j}-\frac{2(I_{1}\dot{\omega}_{1})}{j}$
(4)

Conditions (3) and (4) presents the curiosity of the differential to give
equivalent movement attributes in every one of the three results that
encounters equivalent burdens or when left unconstrained. However, when the
stuff parts experience an obstruction across an intersection, the rakish speed
and the force changes relying upon the outer resistive power. The result speed
of the differential results are equivalent to the speed of the driving module
sprockets.Therefore, the result speeds ${\omega_{O1}}$, ${\omega_{O2}}$ and
${\omega_{O3}}$ of the differential are converted into track speeds $v_{tA}$,
$v_{tB}$ and $v_{tC}$. The info speed for the robot is 120 rpm, consequently
making an interpretation of 12 rpm to the results under equivalent stacking
conditions. The sprocket breadth is steady ($D_{s}$= 80 mm) for every one of
the three tracks.

Ho Moon Kim et al. [16], in their paper recommended a technique for working
out the particular speeds of the three tracks inside pipe twists. Accepting
that the robot enters the pipeline with the design displayed is the point of
the line twist, R is the sweep of ebb and flow of the line curve and r is the
range of the line. The speed of the track An is gotten from

$v_{A}=v(\frac{R-r\cos({\mu})}{R})$ (5)

Likewise, the speeds $v_{tB}$ and $v_{tC}$ for their individual tracks B and C
are gotten. The robot is embedded at various direction of the modules as for
OD. The adjusted paces for the tracks are determined for twist pipes in
directions $\mu$ = $0^{\circ}$, $\mu$ = $30^{\circ}$, $\mu$ = $60^{\circ}$.

###  2.2 Asymmetrical Compression

The straight springs in the module gives robot the adaptability to arrange
twists without any problem. The greatest pressure conceivable in every module
is $16mm$. There are extra resiliences in the module openings, with the goal
that topsy-turvy pressure is conceivable. This assists the robot with
defeating hindrances and anomalies in the line network that it might look in
true applications. The front finish of the module is compacted totally though
the backside is in its greatest broadened state conceivable inside the line.
The most extreme lopsided pressure permitted in a solitary module of the
robot. Consequently, $\phi$ is the greatest point the module can pack
unevenly. Refer to [20] for more figures, graphs and information.

Figure 2: (a) Robot overcoming obstacle (b) Asymmetrical module compression

##  3 Dynamic Simulations of the Pipe Climber

Recreations were led to investigate and approve the movement capacities of the
robot in different line organizations. A similar will give us more experiences
into the elements and conduct of the created Modular Pipe Climber-III in
genuine testing conditions. Henceforth, multi-body dynamic reproductions was
acted in MSC Adams by changing over the plan boundaries into an improved on
reenactment model. To diminish the quantity of moving parts in the model and
to diminish the computational burden, the tracks were rearranged into roller
wheels. Every module houses three roller wheels in the improved on model.
Along these lines, the contact fix given by the tracks to the line dividers
are decreased from 10 contact locales to 3 contact areas for every module. The
reenactment boundaries like the track speeds ($v_{tA}$, $v_{tB}$, and
$v_{tC}$) and the module pressure for each track A,B and C were examined.
Reproductions were performed by embedding the robot in three distinct
directions of the module ($\mu$ = 0∘, $\mu$ = 30∘, $\mu$ = 60∘) in both the
straight lines and line twists. The robot is reproduced inside a line network
planned by ASME B16.9 standard NPS 11 and timetable 40. The recreations were
directed for four experiment situations in the line network comprising of
Vertical area, Elbow segment (90∘ curve), Horizontal segment and the U-segment
(180∘) for various directions ($\mu$ = 0∘, $\mu$ = 30∘, $\mu$ = 60∘) of the
robot. The absolute distance of the line structure is $D_{pipe}$ = 3,023.49mm.
The distance went by the robot ($D_{R}$) in pipe is determined from focal
point of the robot body and the track’s singular distance voyaged is
determined from the middle roller wheel mounted in every modules. In this way,
we get the absolute robot’s way, by taking away the robot’s length from
$D_{pipe}$ (i.e., $D_{R}$ =$D_{pipe}$ \- $(L_{R})$ = 2,823.49mm, where
$L_{R}$= 200mm).The robot’s way in vertical climbing and the last flat area is
estimated by deducting $L_{R}/2$ from their individual segment length. The
info ($U$) of the 3-OOD is given a consistent rakish speed of 120rpm
($\omega_{u}$= 120rpm) and movement of the robot including the track speeds
($v_{tA}$, $v_{tB}$, and $v_{tC}$) are considered in the reenactment.

###  3.1 Vertical section and Horizontal section

In the upward segment and level segment, the robot follows a straight way.
Consequently, the tracks experience equivalent burdens on every one of the
three modules in both the experiments. Therefore, the differential gives
equivalent speeds to every one of the three tracks, comparable to the robot’s
normal speed $v_{R}$. The noticed track speeds in the recreation for the
direction $\mu$ = 0∘, is $v_{R}$= $v_{tA}$= $v_{tB}$= $v_{tC}$= 50.03 mm/sec.
Likewise, for $\mu$ = 30∘, the speeds are $v_{R}$= $v_{tA}$= $v_{tB}$=
$v_{tC}$= 50.22 mm/sec and for $\mu$ = 60∘, the speeds are $v_{R}$= $v_{tA}$=
$v_{tB}$= $v_{tC}$= 51.36 mm/sec. In this manner, every one of the qualities
compare to the hypothetical outcomes with a flat out rate mistake (APE) lesser
than 2.2%. This mistake evaluates the genuine measure of deviation from the
hypothetical worth [22]. To arrange an underlying length of 550 mm ($D_{R}$ =
550 - $(L_{R}/2)$= 450 mm) in vertical climbing, the robot requires 0 to 9
seconds. the robot’s capacity to climb the line upward against gravity.
Beginning from 24 seconds till 31 seconds, the robot moves a distance of 350
mm in the principal even area. In the more modest flat segment of distance
150mm ($D_{R}$ = 150 - $(L_{R}/2)$= 50 mm), the robot moves from 59 to 60
seconds.

###  3.2 Elbow section and U-section

In the elbow area ($90^{\circ}$ twist) and U-segment ($180^{\circ}$ twist),
the robot moves at a steady distance to the focal point of arch of the line.
The 3-OOD system adjusts the result paces of the tracks $v_{tA}$, $v_{tB}$ and
$v_{tC}$ as indicated by the separation from the focal point of shape of the
line. In each of the three directions of the robot, the external module tracks
turns quicker to travel a more extended distance, while the inward module
tracks pivots more slow to venture to every part of the most limited distance
than the span of curve of the line twist. In pipe twists, the recreation
speeds of each track is arrived at the midpoint of seperately to rough the
noticed track speeds without changes. The approximated speeds of each track is
then contrasted with their particular hypothetical speeds with track down the
outright rate blunder (APE). For the direction $\mu$ = 0∘, the external
modules (B and C) move at a normal speed of (58.7 mm/sec and 57.8 mm/sec),
while the inward module (A) move at a normal speed of 33.62mm/sec. These
qualities relate to the hypothetical qualities $v_{tB}$ = $v_{tC}$ = 58.51
mm/sec and $v_{tA}$ = 33.69mm/sec with an APE of 1.2%. Additionally, the track
speeds $v_{tA}$, $v_{tB}$ and $v_{tC}$ for $\mu$ = 30∘, coordinates with the
normal worth of the reproduction results ($v_{tC}$= 50.3 mm/sec, $v_{tB}$=
63.8 mm/sec, $v_{tA}$= 37.3 mm/sec) with an APE of 3.8%. Similarly, the track
speed an incentive for $\mu$ = 60∘, compare to the reproduction results
($v_{tB}$= 68.5 mm/sec, $v_{tA}$= 40.2 mm/sec and $v_{tC}$= 41.3 mm/sec) with
an APE of 2.5%. In every directions of both the straight and twist areas, the
mistake esteem is extremely negligible and they can be credited because of
outside factors in true conditions like erosion. In this manner, negligible
speed changes happens in the reproduction plot. From 9 to 24 seconds, the
robot arranges the elbow area (90∘ twist) of distance 657.83 mm, while it
requires 31 to 59 seconds to travel 1315.66 mm in the U-segment (180∘ curve).
The robot’s capacity to navigate in pipe-twists. for $\mu$ = 0∘ shows that the
external modules (B and C) move at the speed scope of (52-60mm/sec) while the
inward module (A) move in a speed scope of (30-37.25mm/sec). These qualities
exist in the hypothetical qualities $v_{tB}$ = $v_{tC}$ = 58.51 mm/sec and
$v_{tA}$ = 33.69mm/sec. The track speeds $v_{tA}$, $v_{tB}$ and $v_{tC}$ for
$\mu$ = 30∘, coordinates with the reenactment results ($v_{tC}$= 49-52mm/sec,
$v_{tB}$= 60-75mm/sec, $v_{tA}$= 32.5-40mm/sec). Also, the track speeds an
incentive for $\mu$ = 60∘, exist in the reenactment results($v_{tB}$=
62-75mm/sec and $v_{tA}$= $v_{tC}$= 32.5-48). The speed range referenced from
the recreation is taken from the base to the most extreme pinnacles of speeds
for each plots. Refer to [20] for more figures, graphs and information.

The reproduction results for the track speeds $v_{tA}$, $v_{tB}$, $v_{tC}$ and
the robot $v_{R}$ in various directions ($\mu$ = 0∘, $\mu$ = 30∘, $\mu$ =
60∘), coordinates with the hypothetical outcomes got in area III. It is seen
from the reenactment that in 60 seconds, the robot navigates all through the
line network consistently at the embedded direction. The outcome relate to the
hypothetical computation ($D_{R}$/$v$= 3016.49/50.24 = 60.04 sec). This
approves that the Three-Output Open Differential disposes of slip and drag in
the tracks of the line climber in all directions with no movement misfortunes.
In the reproduction, the robot is seen with no slip and drag in all
directions, which further effects in decreased pressure impact on the robot
and expanded movement perfection. Radial flexibility: The track in the modules
clasp to the internal mass of the line to give footing during movement. The
springs are at first pre-stacked by a pressure of 1.25 mm in each of the three
modules similarly when embedded in the upward line area. In straight lines,
the robot moves at the underlying pre-stacked spring length. The deformity
length increments by 1.5 mm for the internal and the external modules when the
robot is moving close to elbow area and U-segment. This disfigurement
clarifies the outspread adaptability took into consideration the modules to
move through the evolving cross-segment of the line breadth in the curves
during movement.

##  4 Conclusion and Future works

Eliminating slip and drag: The Modular Pipe Climber-III robot is given the
clever Three-Output Open Differential to control the robot precisely with no
dynamic controls. The differential has an identical result to include energy,
whose presentation is totally similar to the usefulness of the customary two
result differential. The reproduction results approve effective crossing of
mind boggling pipe networks with curves of up to 180∘ in various directions
without slip. Taking on the differential component in the robot accomplishes
the clever aftereffect of wiping out the slip and drag in all directions of
the robot during the movement. At the present, we are fostering a model to
perform investigates the proposed plan [23].

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