This research paper presents the design, development, and application of a bird nest removal robot tailored for telecom tower maintenance. The paper outlines the necessity for such a robotic system, the challenges it addresses, and the technologies used in its construction. The Telcom tower network exists in each corner of the world and is responsible for communications and connectivity. Mobile connectivity is considered one of the most essential services nowadays. Maintenance of such an extensive network is challenging due to technical, environmental, safety and economic issues.Another big problem is the carnivorous birds nest on the tower. The rigger climbs the tower for maintenance and becomes a victim of bird hits and incidents of falls from the tower or injuries. The Telecom tower climbing robot assists the rigger, and a manipulator robot attached to it removes the bird nest at the telecom tower's top. The study also discusses real-world applications of manipulator robots for bird nest removal and highlights its effectiveness in improving the safety and reliability of telecom tower infrastructure.
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