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Mini robot climbs up and down water and gas pipes to inspect them

December 1st, 2009 link to (permalink)


A research group from Japan’s University of Electro-Communications has developed a mini robot that’s able to move freely inside water and gas pipes with a diameter of 10cm or more. The robot can climb up and down pipes as long as they are made of iron as it uses a magnet for its magic.




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