Abstract:

The Grip Spy Tree Robot is an innovative climbing device designed for tree inspection, monitoring, and surveillance applications. The robot features a dual-platform walking mechanism that enables smooth vertical movement along tree trunks.

The walking system consists of two platforms, each equipped with a DC motor mounted perpendicularly on the plate. A worm gear is attached to each motor shaft and is connected to a pair of spur gears. The spur gear assembly is fitted with a long axle, which extends outward to support a grip plate. This grip plate is fitted with 2 mm steel spokes that punch into the tree bark, ensuring strong and stable gripping during ascent.

The gripping strips are made of lightweight aluminum, offering an ideal balance of strength, durability, and low weight.

The robot’s upper and lower bodies are connected through a sliding mechanism. This slider enables the two bodies to expand and compress, allowing the robot to alternate grips and climb vertically. The slider is powered by a DC geared motor mounted directly on the slider unit. The motor drives a threaded rod, which moves the upper and lower bodies closer or farther apart, enabling the climbing motion.

With its sturdy mechanical design, gripping spokes, and efficient geared motor system, the Grip Spy Tree Robot is capable of securely climbing trees for inspection, research, and monitoring tasks.

Technical Specifications: Grip Spy Tree Robot

1. Mechanical Structure

• Body Design: Dual-platform climbing structure (Upper Body & Lower Body)

• Material Used:

  • Grip strips: Aluminum strip

  • Structural frame: Aluminum / Mild Steel (as per prototype)

• Gripping Mechanism:

  • Grip plate fitted with 2 mm steel spokes for secure tree penetration

  • Long spur-gear axle connects grip plate to motor assembly

• Slider Mechanism:

  • Linear slider connecting upper and lower body

  • Expansion/Compression controlled by threaded rod

  • Provides vertical climbing stroke

2. Actuation System

Platform Motors

• Type: DC Motor (perpendicular mount)

• Quantity: 2 motors (one on each platform)

• Gear Type:

  • Worm Gear on motor shaft

  • Connected to dual Spur Gears for torque transfer

• Function: Drives the grip plate rotation for gripping and releasing

Slider Motor

• Type: DC Geared Motor

• Mounting: Fixed on slider mechanism

• Output: Drives threaded rod for linear actuation

• Purpose: Expands and compresses the robot body for walking/climbing action

3. Gear System

• Worm Gear: High-torque transfer for vertical load

• Spur Gears: Two-gear arrangement connected to extended axle

• Threaded Rod: Provides linear motion to upper and lower body

• Material: Hardened steel / cast metal (as per prototype requirement)

4. Power System

• Power Source: DC Battery Pack (Rechargeable)

• Operating Voltage: 6V / 12V (depending on motor specs)

• Current Requirement: 1–3A (load-dependent)

• Motor Driver: Optional (if electronic control used)

5. Performance

• Climbing Capability: Designed for straight tree trunks

• Gripping Strength: High due to worm-gear torque and 2 mm spokes

• Payload Capacity: Small sensors / camera modules (depending on prototype)

• Speed: Slow controlled climbing (safety-focused)

• Friction Resistance: High due to spoke penetration

6. Dimensions (example values, you can provide exact ones if needed)

• Length: ~ 25–35 cm

• Width: ~ 10–15 cm

• Slider Stroke: ~ 8–15 cm

• Grip Plate Diameter: ~ 5–7 cm

7. Control System (if applicable)

• Manual Switch Control or

• Microcontroller-based (Arduino / ESP32)

• Optional wireless control (RF, Bluetooth)

8. Applications

• Tree inspection

• Forest monitoring

• Agriculture monitoring (coconut, areca, palm trees)

• Surveillance

• Educational robotics

Shipping Time :> Processing Time—>Demo Class —> Shipped —> Transit Time 3 to 7 Day–> Delivery 

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