抄録
In recent years, accidents wherein roads have collapsed because of aging sewer pipes have been widely reported. To prevent such accidents it is necessary to inspect sewer pipes. We have developed a sewer pipe inspection robot inspired by peristalsis, the method that earthworms use to move. This robot comprises seven units, six joints, and a head part with a camera for inspection. In this study, we conducted field tests using actual sewer pipes, and confirmed the functioning, usefulness and potential of the robot.
