Modifications of the mobile robotic system crawler

Abstract

The paper describes modifications of an inspection mobile robotic system. Those were carried out in order to increase the functional value of the current mobile robot. Fulfilling the required functions of the current system was evaluated in its functional tests. The acquired parameters of fulfilling the functions were compared with similar existing systems. Next, concepts of solutions for individual robot subsystems were designed and mutually compared. When designing the concepts of the subsystem for image processing from individual cameras, it was necessary to experimentally evaluate the speed of image digitalization by existing video converters. The paper also describes the used methodology of evaluation of image transmission delay from the robot camera to operator’s station. The final part of the paper focuses on evaluation of the achieved results and further suggestions for modifications of the robotic system which arose during the performed modifications.