Pipeline robot is an electromechanical integrated system that can automatically walk inside and outside pipelines, carry sensors, and operate machinery. They play important roles in multiple industries, including:
Urban infrastructure maintenance: used for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of urban water supply and drainage pipelines to ensure the safe and stable operation of the pipeline system.
Oil and gas pipeline inspection: In the oil and gas industry, pipeline robots are used for inspection and maintenance of long-distance pipelines, improving the safety and stability of pipelines and reducing the occurrence of accidents.
Underwater exploration: In underwater engineering, pipeline robots can perform inspection and maintenance of underwater pipelines to ensure the safety of underwater facilities.
Chemical industry: In the chemical industry, pipeline robots can detect and maintain chemical pipelines, prevent leaks and corrosion, and ensure the safety of chemical production.
Nuclear industry: In the nuclear industry, pipeline robots can perform pipeline inspection and maintenance in radiation environments, reducing the risk of personnel exposure to radiation.
The technology of pipeline robots is constantly advancing, including the application of intelligence and wireless communication technology, which enables them to complete detection and maintenance tasks more intelligently and efficiently. For example, some pipeline robots can already achieve autonomous navigation, intelligent detection, and predictive maintenance. In addition, with the application of new materials and technologies, the design of pipeline robots is becoming increasingly diverse, including wheeled, tracked, peristaltic, spiral driven, and snake shaped robots
