Intelligent Climber: A Wireless Wall-Climbing Robot Utilizing Vacuum Suction and Sand Paper

Abstract

This paper proposes a wirelessly operated wall climbing robot, which is able to climb on vertical surfaces, rough or smooth, using air suction motor and sand paper for attachment and friction. We have used four tyres which rolls over surface of wall and can steer in any orientation using DTMF technology. Due to its unique design, a high degree of modification and applications are possible. It is semi-autonomous and some sensors are connected, to communicate it wirelessly. Various aspects of another relevant prototypes has been designed so far each having some limitations which this robot overcomes. We have used hair blower as a suction mechanism which makes it cost effective and unique. It can reliably climb on a vertical wall and can crawl on ceiling too. This robot can be used for inspection and surveillance applications and hazardous conditions like fire.