The Wallbot: A Low-cost Robot for Green Wall Inspection

Carmichael, M; Khonasty, R; Wilkinson, S; Schork, T

The Wallbot: A Low-cost Robot for Green Wall Inspection

Carmichael, M Khonasty, R Wilkinson, S Schork, T

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Citation:: ACRA 2020 Proceedings, 2020, pp. 1-7
Issue Date:: 2020

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dc.contributor.author	Carmichael, M
dc.contributor.author	Khonasty, R
dc.contributor.author	Wilkinson, S
dc.contributor.author	Schork, T https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4583-2439
dc.date	2020-12-08
dc.date.accessioned	2021-06-05T05:43:38Z
dc.date.available	2021-06-05T05:43:38Z
dc.date.issued	2020
dc.identifier.citation	ACRA 2020 Proceedings, 2020, pp. 1-7
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/149426
dc.description.abstract	The benefits of urban green infrastructure, such as attenuating the urban heat island effect and improving air quality, are widely accepted. Regardless, the uptake of green walls (i.e. vertical gardens) is low due to the high costs relating to maintenance and OH&S. These barriers to adoption may be mitigated by using robotics to inspect and maintain green walls. In this work we present the Wallbot, a robotic system to inspect, monitor and aid in the maintenance of green walls. In its current form the system comprises of affordable off-the-shelf components to keep the system cost low. Preliminary development of the system, results of initial tests and findings are presented. The system offers the chance to reduce OH&S issues and maintenance costs associated with green walls.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	ARAA
dc.relation.ispartof	ACRA 2020 Proceedings
dc.relation.ispartof	Australasian Conference on Robotics and Automation
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.title	The Wallbot: A Low-cost Robot for Green Wall Inspection
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
utslib.location.activity	Brisbane, Australia
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Architecture
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pubs.consider-herdc	false
dc.date.updated	2021-06-05T05:43:34Z
pubs.finish-date	2020-12-09
pubs.place-of-publication	Australia
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.start-date	2020-12-08
dc.location	Australia

Abstract:

The benefits of urban green infrastructure, such as attenuating the urban heat island effect and improving air quality, are widely accepted. Regardless, the uptake of green walls (i.e. vertical gardens) is low due to the high costs relating to maintenance and OH&S. These barriers to adoption may be mitigated by using robotics to inspect and maintain green walls. In this work we present the Wallbot, a robotic system to inspect, monitor and aid in the maintenance of green walls. In its current form the system comprises of affordable off-the-shelf components to keep the system cost low. Preliminary development of the system, results of initial tests and findings are presented. The system offers the chance to reduce OH&S issues and maintenance costs associated with green walls.

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