The Microtrac Vertical Crawler was originally developed for the US Department of Energy. Incorporating three Microtracs in a tripod formation, this vehicle is capable of horizontal and vertical travel in pipes of 8 to 12 in (20 to 30 cm) I.D at maximum speeds of 20 to 30 ft (6 to 9 m) per minute, depending on load. The control system provides steering capability, allowing the vehicle to negotiate pipe bends and joints, and displays force and angle feedback, which indicates pipe diameter.

The mechanical design of the Microtrac Vertical Crawler allows it to transport a variety of testing or inspection equipment such as a rotate & tilt color camera.

The modular nature of the Vertical Crawler, as with all Inuktun equipment, allows additional flexibility. The Vertical Crawler can be configured to allow easy removal of the camera and tracks for operation as a Microspector system. By adding a second tripod stage in series, the vehicle can transition from horizontal to vertical pipe and between different sizes of pipe. This configuration also allows the vehicle to travel distances of up to 600 ft / 180 m.

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