A 5-DOF articulated robot capable of climbing electricity pylons
is proposed to improve the automation capabilities of power system
reduce the labor intensity of workers and guarantee their safety in the maintenance of high-voltage transmission system. The CAD model for this robot is established
and the feasibility transiting between two positions in any orientations is verified. The worm gait and turning gait are analyzed and compared. In the worm gait the angle of the two linkages changes cyclically and two claws go forward alternately
and the body keeps still while the rotary joint rotates 180° toreverse the robot by semicycle in turning gait. The joint torque and energy consumption of the robot when it climbs in various orientations including the main surface
side and upper surface of cross bar are calculated and analysed in the simulation with the software ADAMS(Automatic Dynamic Analysis of Mechanical Systems)to get the most suitable climbing gait in various orientations of the pylons. The robot climbs on the cross bar in turning gait with the less energy consumption
while climbs on the main surface with the equal energy consumption
an appropriate gait can be chosen according to the obstacle. The simulation is significant for gait planning and control strategy
and the prototype test confirms the feasibility of both climbing gaits.
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