Remotely operated abrasive blasting apparatus, system, and method

An abrasive blasting system, comprising:

• an abrasive blasting apparatus comprising:
• a functional core, comprising a conduit for abrasive media and propelling fluid;
• and
• a segmented chassis surrounding the functional core, the segmented chassis comprising:
• a pump for propulsive fluid,
• tubing for moving propulsive fluid through the segmented chassis, and
• grips for attaching one or more segments of the segmented chassis to a surface;
• a source of abrasive propelling fluid;
• a source of abrasive media;
• and
• a processor programmed to conduct an abrasive blasting operation,
• where the processor conducts the abrasive blasting operation by moving the abrasive blasting apparatus through a space using peristaltic action, attaching one or more segments of the segmented chassis to a surface upon reaching an area to be treated, and blasting abrasive propelling fluid and abrasive media through the conduit for abrasive media and propelling fluid toward the area to be treated.

A method for abrasive blasting surfaces, comprising:

• providing an abrasive blasting apparatus operably connected to an interface, the interface comprising a processor programmed to carry out an abrasive blasting operation comprising:
• moving the abrasive blasting apparatus to an area to be treated using peristaltic motion;
• assessing the area to be treated prior to treatment;
• conducting an abrasive blasting treatment in the area to be treated, producing a treated area;
• assessing the treated area after treatment;
• and
• determining if the abrasive blasting treatment is complete in the area to be treated;
• wherein if the abrasive blasting treatment is complete in the area to be treated, the abrasive blasting apparatus is moved to a second area to be treated, and if the abrasive blasting treatment is not complete in the area to be treated, the abrasive blasting treatment is repeated in the area to be treated.