| 摘要 |
<p>A robot device capable of adherence to and locomotion along a non-horizontal surface is disclosed. The robot device comprises one or more Bernoulli-type non-contact adhesion pad(s) which in use generate sufficient attraction force to maintain adherence to the surface. The Bernoulli type non-contact adhesion pad(s) includes a body having a pad area, where an undercut is provided in the pad area. A pressurised fluid flow is provided through at least one aperture in the pad area such that there is a pressure difference across the device in the region of the pad area and the surface. This pressure difference results in the robot device adhering to the surface.</p> |
