This Pipe-Inspecting Transformer Can Help Cities Heal Themselves (VIDEO)
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Technology
Amplus is an advanced remote-operated vehicle, or ROV, that inspects water, wastewater and industrial pipes. The device can access points as narrow as 4 inches (about 100 millimeters) and crawl through lines regardless of flow or pressure.
The 16-inch-long Amplus debuted at the American Waterworks Association (AWWA) conference in June, and was on display this month at Singapore International Water Week.
Amplus uses high-definition cameras, ultrasonic scanners and acoustic hydrophone sensors, according to the company, to collect and transmit high-resolution analysis of pipelines in real time and help diagnose what's going on underground.
Aquam, headquartered in the United States, says the Amplus ROV is designed for "self-repairing cities," or using robots to help cities heal themselves. The basic concept is that robots like Amplus could work throughout a city to detect and repair infrastructure problems as needed, avoiding torn-up streets and reducing carbon emissions.
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- Technology
- Water Supply
- Infrastructure
- Integrated Infrastructure
- Urban Water Infrastructure
- Infrastructure Management
- Utility Pipe Network
- Pipeline
- Pipeline Installation & Maintenance
- Pipeline Rehabilitation
- Robotics
- green infrastructure
- Pipes and Pipelines
- Pipes and Pipelines