Robotic Turtle (TURbot) for Water Pipeline Network Inspection

Organization: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), National University of Singapore and Public Utility Board (PUB), Singapore

Proposed Budget: SG $ 2,00,700

Position: PhD Scholar

Period: 2014 – 2015

Details: Design and develop an agile multi-modal quadruped robotic turtle, its propulsion and control mechanism in amphibious environment. Inspect underground PUB underground water pipelines for the detection of colored water or sediments and leakage in live water-mains*.

Role: Write the research proposal. Active participation in its prototype design and motion control algorithm development. Responsible for coordinating research activities, leading experiments and collating deliverables.

Funding: Supported by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore and Planning & Process Development Wing, PUB (Public Utilities Board), Singapore.