A Novel Design of Mobile Robotic System for Opening and Transitioning Through a Watertight Ship Door

Wenyu Zuo,Rahul Venkatraman,Gangbing Song,Zheng Chen,Wenyu Zuo,Rahul Venkatraman,Gangbing Song,Zheng Chen

Recent offshore drilling activities have dramatically bloomed oil and gas production. Due to extreme weather, such as hurricanes and tsunamis, offshore oil platforms may need to be constantly monitored in case of unexpected dangers. Using robots to monitor and prevent these dangerous situations is a cost-effective and safer solution compared to any human involvement. However, one major drawback fo...