Aug 2026· Robotica (Cambridge. Print)· Vol 44, pp. 1766-1803· 0 citations· 73 references
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Pipeline robots represent intelligent systems engineered for confined and complex pipeline environments. They feature compact and flexible architectures, diverse locomotion modalities, and a high degree of functional integration. These systems have been widely applied in industrial equipment inspection, energy infrastructure maintenance, and the management of urban underground utilities. This review systematically analyzes the technological characteristics and recent advancements in pipeline robotics, with a focus on drive mechanisms and motion control strategies. It presents the evolution and comparative analysis of three primary drive architectures: passive-driven, self-driven, and compound-driven, with representative applications, advantages, and limitations. In addition, an integrated research framework is proposed that encompasses energy efficiency management, drive systems, adaptive mechanisms, perception, navigation, and intelligent adaptive control to address critical challenges in environmental adaptability, energy efficiency, and autonomous task execution. Finally, the review outlines emerging trends and unresolved technical bottlenecks, providing theoretical insights and practical guidance to support ongoing innovation and real-world deployment of pipeline robotic systems.
Abstract The paper presents a comprehensive analysis of mobility and locomotion mechanisms for mobile robots, emphasizing their role in dynamic, human-shared environments. It explores the evolution from traditional Automated Guided Vehicles to autonomous platforms capable of safe interaction with humans, highlighting t...
Alin Diaconu, I. Doroftei· Bulletin of the Polytechnic...· 0 citations
Soft robots have shown broad application prospects in medical and detection fields by virtue of their intrinsic compliance and human- computer interaction safety, but the nonlinear deformation and multi-source disturbances brought about by their hyperelastic materials have led to precise control becoming the core bottl...
The complex industrial pipeline environment in modern society poses severe challenges to traditional rigid inspection robots in terms of environmental adaptability, body flexibility, and the robot's own motion performance. Traditional rigid robots struggle to perform efficient and precise inspection tasks, making resea...
Robotic arms, as core executive components of industrial automation and intelligent robotics, are widely applied in industrial manufacturing, agricultural picking, medical rehabilitation, aerospace, and other fields. This paper systematically reviews the development history and current research status of robotic arms,...
Bipedal robots have gained a lot of attention in robotics because of their versatility in numerous application areas such as in rescue missions, military tasks, therapy, personal assistance and care for the aged. Their ability to move in tough and mixed-up spaces provides essential advantages over wheeled robots. Howev...
B. Kommey, E. Tamakloe, Safianu Umar et al.· AVITEC· 0 citations
Soft robots represent an emerging class of robots characterized by strong adaptability, excellent flexibility, and high maneuverability. Today, they are widely used in fields such as bioengineering, disaster relief, industrial production, medical services, exploration, and surveying. Drive technology is a key factor li...
Yu-Qiang Pei· Advances in Engineering Inno...· 0 citations
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