PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The SIRCAUR project focuses on these issues and aims to develop a prototype autonomous R/C climbing robot system that:

1. Can attach itself to the reinforced concrete structures reliably and move around as required for performing NDT inspection tasks

2. Deploys a precision non-contact Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) sensor for the detection of rebar and concrete corrosion and related defects, with 100% volume coverage of the concrete structure.

3. Is umbilical free, enabling climbing to large heights on concrete structures.

4. Works autonomously in GPS/UWB controlled trajectories adjustable by sensory feedback for avoidance of rebar-poor regions and avoid obstacles

5. Transfers NDT sensory data by wireless links to a ground based system

6. Achieves TRL level 6 and is fail-safe as well as easily recoverable under failed conditions.