British developed machine snakes for aviation and security inspections

The robot snake, which is flexible enough to reach areas that cannot be reached by other mechanical devices Recently, OC Robotics of Bristol, UK, has recently developed a robot snake that is flexible enough to reach areas that other machinery cannot reach. At present, this kind of machine snake will have great application prospects in the field of civil aviation, as well as safety inspections in the radiation area of ​​nuclear power plants.

The robotic arm is controlled by a movable hinge and is equipped with various tools at its end, such as cameras, searchlights, cutting devices, and brushes. It is like a human arm, with 'strong muscles' and 'muscles' that connect muscles to joints.

From the design principle, using wire rope as a tendon, all the brakes can control the movement of the robot arm. This machine snake has now been used for the repair of Swedish nuclear facilities, as well as the safety inspection of Canadian power stations.

Earlier this year, OC Robotics showed that the robot arm was equipped with a radioactive detection tool. Phil Reeve, director of strategy and technology, said that the robot exceeded its expectations and it was able to operate flexibly in hazardous areas. Monitoring devices effectively reduce the exposure of workers to hazardous radioactive environments. At present, the British and U.S. military have expressed great interest in this robot, as well as aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus. OC Robotics said that this machine snake can perform sealing inspections and perform telescoping drilling inspections in the limited space of the aircraft cabin.