... the health conditions of tile‐walls of high‐rise buildings. This robot requires more initial setup time but can provide faster inspection operations. In addition, it can be programmed to carry out the inspection task automatically. So, it is more suitable for large‐scale inspection tasks. Findings...

... tensioning is a difficult task. Practical implications The system reduces operating costs and working time, while avoiding the human presence in unsafe and harsh environments. Originality/value Roboclimber is the first robot able to do heavy duty works on rocky walls A survey of the technical...