ICM Standard Climber

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ICM  Standard Climber

The World Leader in Suction Held Robots

ICM robots can climb on any surface. We have deployed on large concrete structures, stainless steel tanks, bridges, insulated vessels, wind turbine blades, fuselages of airplanes, hulls of ships and nuclear submarines, etc.. There truly is no limit to what ICM robots can climb on.  Very importantly, our robots can carry substantial payload. We have integrated many tools onto our climbing robots such as sandblasters and hydroblasters; paint sprayers; and also many NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) technologies. Some of these technologies include:

• Acoustic Sensors

• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

• Air-Coupled Echo Technology

• Infrared Thermography

• Cameras (Visual Inspection)

Held to the surface by suction force, the ICM Climber has been designed to adhere to essentially any hard surface. The patented, highly flexible seal ensures the machine is securely adhered as it moves the machine over surface obstacles such as bolt heads, plates, weld seams, and other surface irregularities. The suction chamber is surrounded by a rolling foam seal that guards against leakage and facilitates propulsion.

The Climber, which is essentially a remote-controlled climbing vehicle, now acts as a platform for automated inspection and advanced nondestructive evaluation (NDE) of major concrete structures at power plants. Integrated with onboard systems including simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technology and advanced NDE instrumentation, the Climber can conduct automated, high-precision inspections and capture computer-encoded data and images.

This data supports real-time condition assessment and long-term monitoring of degradation and aging processes to guide maintenance decision-making and risk-informed management of hydro assets.

- Excerpt from “Robotic Inspections,” International Water Power & Dam Construction.

Applications For ICM Climbing Robots

• Inspection and Maintenance

• Removing Coatings

• Applying Coatings

• Performing NDT on Virtually Any Substrate

• Visual Inspections

• Cleaning Tanks & Ballasts

• Sanding & Surfacing Prep

• Epoxy or Caulk Injection

• Weld Seam Repair

• Non Skid Coating Removal
  Lining Removal or Repair

Advantages To Using ICM Climbing Robots

• Reduces Accidents & Worker  Injury

• Enhances Productivity

• Working In Harsh Conditions

• Eliminates Cranes, Scaffolding & Lifts

• Saves Time & Money