Optimization of Holding Force for a Climbing Robot Based on a Differential Evolutionary Algorithm

Abstract

Background: The advancements in robotic technology have completely revolutionized day-to-day life. In industrial applications, the implementation of robotics is quite advantageous as it may help in performing dangerous tasks like climbing high walls, working in a high-temperature environment, high radiation exposure conditions etc. Methods: This paper presents the design and development of a wall-climbing robot for dam wall inspection using an adaptive aerodynamic adhesion technique. The optimization of a robot design is done using a differential evolutionary algorithm. Results: In the proposed model, the principle of Bernoulli adhesion is used for designing the suction pad. The optimization of various variables is done using a differential evolutionary algorithm to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the wall climbing robot adhesion. Conclusion: The results of the proposed system show that the approach can find an optimal holding force and can be effectively used for applications like dam wall climbing for inspection.