Today, robots are designed for use on and in complex terrains and environments. In situations where it is cumbersome and/or hazardous to humans, unmanned vehicles are essential. For example, utility pipe cleaning can cost up to $400,000 per 10-mile segment, with workers scouring miles-long stretches of pipe to remove debris and identify problem areas....

Background Wastewater from power plants and other industries require evaporation so that residues within the wastewater can be disposed of properly. The typically methods for evaporation are natural evaporation and spray injections. Natural evaporation is slow and highly dependent on ambient temperature and humidity. Thus, natural evaporation may be...