GARUDA ROBOTICS LIMITED

Our core technology, the highly flexible and adaptable snake-arm robot, has a reach exceeding eight metres and a cumulative bend of up to 180 degrees. Driven by wire ropes and controlled by Garuda Robotics’ proprietary software, the snake-arm robots can traverse confined, cluttered and hazardous environments to conduct activities such as inspection, fastening and cleaning when integrated with off-the-shelf or custom-designed tools. The motors, electronics and control systems of the robots can work outside of a tight space with only the arm itself being deployed inside. The arms have a hollow core to route through cabling, hoses and other equipment associated with the tool, using an end effector to install parts or check fuel tanks of aeroplanes, or even inspect components of satellites in space.

A world leader in robotics solutions for aviation maintenance and niche industries to conduct work in confined and hazardous spaces

For applications where access is through a thick wall or ‘dead’ area, a rigid base link can be integrated with the arm – this not only improves the reach of the arm, but also maintains the articulated section for work inside the environment where its dexterity and flexibility are required.

Spatial arms are often mounted on linear introduction axes from which they are deployed. For hazardous environments, the snake-arm can be sleeved and pressurised, preventing dust and dirt from damaging the arm. The sleeve can also be used in radioactive environments to prevent the ingress of contamination.

Garuda Robotics has a standard suite of products which includes the GR-20A Mk.II spatial snake-arm system.

Highly Flexible
With 225º of cumulative bend and an independently controlled tip, this highly flexible snake-arm can perform essential tasks in areas beyond human reach.

Increased Payload
Through an extensive process of research and development, the GR-20A Mk.II snake-arm has increased payload capacity from previous snake-arm designs.

Range of Tools
Complementing the snake-arm is a range of end effectors applicable to many different applications. These include cameras, lighting and high pressure water-jet cleaning heads.

Easily Maintainable
With through life costs in mind, the system has been designed with easily serviceable and replaceable parts

Protective Sleeve
Designed to allow a full range of motion, the snake-arm can be sleeved, providing protection from harsh or contaminated environments.

Proven Reliability
The snake-arm robot actuator packs have expected lifetimes of tens of thousands of hours, while the easily replaceable arms have been proven to have lifetimes in demanding industrial applications exceeding 4000 hours.

Technical Specification
⚫ Arm Articulated Length 1m – 3.1m
⚫ Rigid Extension Length 0m – 5m
⚫ Number of Links 12 Diameter (without / with sleeve) 125mm / 140mm
⚫ Degrees of Freedom 24
⚫ Total Cumulative Bend 225 degrees
⚫ Bend Angle per Link (maximum ) 27.5 degrees
⚫ Bend Radius of Arm (configuration dependent) 160mm – 950mm
⚫ Payload up to 10kg

Tool Options
⚫ HD Camera & Lights
⚫ 5kW Laser Cutting/welding
⚫ High Pressure Water-jet Cleaning
⚫ Gripper
⚫ NDT Tools
⚫ Fastening Tools

Introduction Axis Options
⚫ Linear Axis
⚫ Industrial Robot
⚫ Mobile Vehicle AGV