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Prototyping of Screw drive In-pipe Robot for straight and curved pipe

Authors
Abin C. Jose1, *, U. Sudeep2, A. Selvakumar3, S. S. Suneesh4
1Department of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram, 679582, Kerala, India
2Department of Mechanical Engineering, NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad, 678008, Kerala, India
3Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Thrissur, 680009, Kerala, India
4Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Trivandum, 695016, Kerala, India
*Corresponding author. Email: abinwestlandcottage@gmail.com
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Abin C. Jose
Available Online 25 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_19How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Screw drive; in-pipe robot; pipeline inspection; parameter design
Abstract

Pipelines are the cost-effective and efficient modes of transportation accessible today. Several accidents have been reported due to the collapse of aging pipelines, which require frequent inspection. Manual inspection of vertical and curved pipes is nearly impossible; therefore, an advanced mechanism is required to inspect pipelines. A screw drive in-pipe robot is found ideal for inspecting pipelines. This study aims to design and develop an in-pipe robot suitable for testing horizontal, vertical, straight, and curved pipes. The designed robot uses differential screw angles and a single motor to move the robot back and forth. 3D printed elastic and rotational arms are used in this study. A 200 mm pipe is used for testing purposes. It is observed that the screw drive in the pipe robot is stable inside the vertical, horizontal, and curved pipes and detects cracks in the pipes using a camera fitted on it.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference Recent Advances in Materials, Processes and Technology for Sustainability (RAMPTS 2025)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Material Sciences and Technology
Publication Date
25 December 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-922-3
ISSN
2590-3217
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-922-3_19How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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