educationUpdated: Nov 15, 2020, 15:50 ISTThe College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) has got a patent for a multipurpose wall-climbing robot using duct fan mechanism for crack inspection of concrete structures. According to CET, as compared to existing wall climbing mechanisms, this gives faster movement and has a better load-bearing capacity. The robot can move on the floor as well as on the wall like an ordinary four-wheeled vehicle. A working prototype is available at the Electronics and Communication Department of College of Engineering, Trivandrum. Now, the team that developed the robot is exploring product commercialisation possibilities.

Source: Hindustan Times November 15, 2020 10:22 UTC