Hazardous environment inspection robot

Snake-arm robots are highly flexible robots ideal for working in confined and hazardous spaces. Driven by wire ropes, and controlled by OC Robotics’ proprietary software, snake-arm robots are able to traverse cluttered environments and conduct activities such as inspection, fastening and cleaning when integrated with off-the-shelf or custom design tools. Snake-arm robots are ideally suited for confined and hazardous applications, as the motors, electronics and control systems are situated outside of the environment, with only the arm itself being deployed into the work space. Hollow coreHollow core Snake-arm robots are designed with a hollow core, allowing cabling, hoses and other equipment associated with the tool to be routed through the centre of the arm. Spatial Snake-arm Robots Spatial snake-arm robots are designed with two degrees of freedom at each joint, allowing the arm to 'snake' through the environment. Spatial snake-arm robotSpatial snake-arm robot For applications where access is through a thick wall or ‘dead’ area, a rigid base link can be integrated with the arm – this not only improves the reach of the arm, but also maintains the articulated section for work inside the environment where its dexterity and flexibility are required. Spatial arms are often mounted on linear introduction axes from which they are deployed. For hazardous environments, the snake-arm can be sleeved and pressurised, preventing dust and dirt from damaging the arm. The sleeve can also be used for radioactive environments to prevent the ingress of contamination.