[HTML][HTML] Self-reconfigurable façade-cleaning robot equipped with deep-learning-based crack detection based on convolutional neural networks

M Kouzehgar, YK Tamilselvam, MV Heredia… - Automation in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Despite advanced construction technologies that are unceasingly filling the city-skylines with
glassy high-rise structures, maintenance of these shining tall monsters has remained a high …

Trajectory tracking of multi-legged robot based on model predictive and sliding mode control

Y Gao, W Wei, X Wang, D Wang, Y Li, Q Yu - Information Sciences, 2022 - Elsevier
To address the problem of achieving accurate tracking control of multi-legged robots, which
is difficult due to their strong coupling structure, this paper decomposes the trajectory …

Design and development of a versatile quadruped climbing robot with obstacle-overcoming and manipulation capabilities

Z Li, Z Li, LM Tam, Q Xu - IEEE/ASME Transactions on …, 2022 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article proposes a versatile quadruped climbing robot (QCR) based on multidegree-of-
freedom legs utilizing adhesive vacuum suckers. For the first time, the climbing robot is …

A survey on techniques and applications of window-cleaning robots

Z Li, Q Xu, LM Tam - IEEE Access, 2021 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Maintaining a clean living and working environment is an important means to ensure
people's quality of life. As the height of the building increases, the traditional method of …

Cleaning Robots: A Review of Sensor Technologies and Intelligent Control Strategies for Cleaning

RK Megalingam, SRR Vadivel… - Journal of Field …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Cleaning robots have revolutionized the way spaces and surfaces are cleaned, accessing
areas that are often difficult for humans to reach. A significant segment of the cleaning robot …

A pressing attachment approach for a wall-climbing robot utilizing passive suction cups

D Ge, Y Tang, S Ma, T Matsuno, C Ren - Robotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
This paper proposes a pressing method for wall-climbing robots to prevent them from falling.
In order to realize the method, the properties of the utilized suction cup are studied …

Window shape estimation for glass façade-cleaning robot

T Nemoto, S Nansai, S Iizuka, M Iwase, H Itoh - Machines, 2023 - mdpi.com
This paper presents an approach to the estimation of a window shape for increasing the
adaptability of glass façade-cleaning robots to different buildings. For this approach, a …

Research on Gait Trajectory Planning of Wall-Climbing Robot Based on Improved PSO Algorithm

J Li, X Shi, P Liang, Y Li, Y Lv, M Zhong… - Journal of Bionic …, 2024 - Springer
In order to reduce the labor intensity of high-altitude workers and realize the cleaning and
maintenance of high-rise building exteriors, this paper proposes a design for a 4-DOF …

Modeling and control of a novel facade cleaning robot with four-ducted fan drive

XP Li, X Wang, B Feng - International Journal of Advanced …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
With the development of modern cities, the demand for cleaning glass curtain walls in urban
skyscrapers is increasing, and therefore, many researches on facade cleaning robots have …

Vertical error control for the façade-cleaning robot equipped on a gondola

K Kim, C Seo, HS Kim, TW Seo - Mechatronics, 2023 - Elsevier
As many high-rise buildings have been constructed in recent years, the demand for cleaning
and managing their façades has been naturally increased. In response to such demand …