Yuta Naruse

Multiple-Connected Variable Outer Diameter Pigs Using Pneumatic Artificial Muscle for Inspecting Narrow and Complex Pipeline, Including Many Bend Pipes

This letter proposes a moving mechanism applied Multiple-connected Variable Outer Diameter PIGs (Multi-VOD PIGs) for in-pipe inspection. This study aims to inspect the inside of long, narrow, and complex piping. Related studies include wheeled, snake, and worm robots. However, these robots have larg