Abstract
This letter presents two long continuum robots, inserted through small holes, and working collaboratively in a crammed space to manipulate an extreme-temperature (>2000 °C) flame for coating repair on aeroengines without the need of their disassembly. One robot (Adder) carries a thermal spray nozzle while the other (Observer) carries cameras and a flame ignitor, supporting the locomotion and operation of the Adder, which was demonstrated on a real aeroengine offering advantages in both operational time and repair costs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4217-4220 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 18 Jan 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published Online - 18 Jan 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Challenging environment
- collaboration
- continuum robot
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Control and Systems Engineering
- Computer Science Applications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering