The PIBAIR is a small tethered platform designed for use in a 2” pipe network, capable of entering the pipe through entry points smaller than 2”, and traverse around pipe geometry to characterise and explore the space.

The PIBAIR can carry a gamma detector, but could be configured for a number of different sensors and applications within a 2” pipe environment.

Key Features:

• Tethered pipe bore inspection robot designed to survey 2” pipe networks.
• Capable of traversing zero-degree pipe bends and T-sections
• Capable of carrying payload of a compact gamma spectrometer and navigational camera.
• Low cost, disposable platform for pipe bore exploration.
• Highly mobile design capable of a high degree of orientation control, with six driven wheels on each module and articulated body.
• Capable of deployment through 20mm minimum entry points.
• Multiple PIBAIR modules can be spaced along the tether for strain relief and increased payload.

Technical specification:

• External dimensions – Length 96mm X 65mm (maximum wheel diameter).
• Weight – 36g per PIBAIR module, without tether.
• Payload weight – 300g.
• Communication interface – Umbilical power and data communication.
• Operation mode – Tele-operated.
• Battery/run time – Indefinite using tether, not yet configured for battery use
• Tether/tether management – Current design operating at 2m, with further development planned for 10m+.
• Drive system – 6 motor and wheel assemblies
• Built in sensors – On board camera and LED lights.
• Velocity – 45 mm/s