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Abstract
The purpose of this project was to design and prototype a motorized device that can feed
various diameters of climbing rope so that users can inspect their ropes more efficiently. Current
inspection methods (i.e. by hand) are slow and inefficient. Many climbers do not inspect their
ropes at all because it takes so long and is tiring on hands. This presents an obvious danger to all
involved parties. It is hoped that a more effective inspection method, such as the one developed
in this project, will encourage climbers to inspect their ropes and in turn improve safety. As the
unit mns, a loop of rope is fed in front of the user so that they can visually inspect the rope for
damage. The device itself was designed to be portable and compact while still achieving design
objectives such as: having built in safeties, being compatible with various rope sizes, and feeding
rope at an adequate speed.