Robot for Cleaning Ventilation Ducts

Abstract

Conceptual solution of robot for cleaning ventilation channel will be shown and elaborated upon in this work. Our research focuses on the non-destructive techniques to clean the dust, fungi, foreign particles and it also detects flaws, cracks, and corrosion inside the ducts. This research involves a semi-autonomous robot powered by rechargeable batteries, with four driven wheels for movement inside different cross-sectional ducts. It comprises of several sensors such as ultrasonic distance sensors for autonomous movement, quality of air sensor and HD camera to provide the great visuals for inspection of various parameters inside the ducts. Additional equipment like LED light and DC motor for brushes are also envisaged. The main objectives are to clean the ducts by a cleaning brushes attached to the robot, and ducts inspection by a HD camera, helping to provide the healthy conditioned air supply to the chambers. The simple design of robot makes it more convenient and useful for varying cross section ducts and can helps to possible vendors build its bond at consumer ends.