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The Pipebots project is a UK government-funded research and development initiative that uses tiny robots to help maintain underground pipes.
The project is a collaboration between the University of Sheffield, the University of Birmingham, the University of Bristol, and the University of Leeds. It also involves mechanical engineering experts, civil engineering experts, automatic control and systems experts, and researchers from the Faculty of Engineering.
Pipebots aims to revolutionise buried pipe infastructure management with the development of micro-robots designed to work in underground pipe networks and dangerous sites (Source https://pipebots.ac.uk)
Joey can find its own way independently through networks of narrow pipes underground, to inspect any damage or leaks. It is cheap and will help reduce a lot of costing as well as resources by detecting the exact location of the damage or leak.
Sprintbot is equipped with advanced multi-directional imaging sensors that provide a 360-degree view of the pipe’s interior. This makes it particularly effective in detecting cracks, blockages, or leaks in real time. The robot’s design focuses on compactness and agility, allowing it to enter pipes with smaller diameters and adapt to their changing conditions.
Skatebot is a cutting-edge robot developed by Pipebots to inspect large pipelines quickly and efficiently. With its unique skating mechanism and advanced imaging sensors, Skatebot can detect pipeline issues such as cracks and blockages with high speed, making it a valuable tool for sewer and drainage systems. Currently in development, this robot promises to streamline pipeline inspections once commercially available.
