Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the design and development of a novel series-parallel robot, which aims to climb on the transmission tower. Design methodology approach This study introduces a hybrid robot, which consists of adsorption and two 3-degree of freedom (DOF)...

Purpose To ensure the safety of electric power supply, it is necessary to inspect substation equipment. With the dramatic increase in the number of substations, especially indoor substations, intelligent robot inspection has become an important development direction. This paper aims to describe...

Purpose This paper aims to carry out the research on the influence of ground effect on the performance of robotic fish propelled by oscillating paired pectoral fins. Design/methodology/approach The two-dimensional ground effect model of the oscillating pectoral fin without considering flexible...

Purpose Magnet spot is the primary method to develop the automated guided vehicle (AGV) guidance system for many automated container terminals (ACT). Aiming to improve the high flexibility of AGV operation in ACT, this paper aims to address the problem of technical stability leading to ACT...

Purpose This paper aims to develop a robotic mirror therapy system for lower limb rehabilitation, which is applicable for different patients with individual movement disability levels. Design/methodology/approach This paper puts forward a novel system that includes a four-degree-of-freedom...