Nine project partners developed the prototype of an autonomous mobile
robot for detecting gas leaks in extensive industrial plants within
the context of the ÄUTONOMIK" programme of the German Federal Ministry
for Economic Affairs and Energy. The system's autonomous mobility
was put into practice using various sensors for auto-localisation
and navigation. In addition, it includes an option to intervene manually
in the process using teleoperation. Equipped with video and remote
gas detection technology, the robot can carry out inspections in
industrial plants without having to enter possible hazard areas and
without any person present on site. The robot can be used for routine
inspection of plants or systematic examination of specific parts
of the plant. Using remote metrology technology, it is also possible
to inspect parts of the plant that are difficult to inspect using
traditional measuring instruments due to limited accessibility.
