This Pipe-Inspecting Transformer Can Help Cities Heal Themselves (VIDEO)
Published 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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It is just amazing. Is it commercially available? Can it be launched in India? We are interested in launching in India. We are in water and waste water treatment and looking to add up to our product range.You can send your mail at rakesh@berspl.com
Rakesh Sharma
Published by Rakesh Sharma
It is just amazing. Is it commercially available? Can it be launched in India? We are interested in launching in India.
Published by J S Dua, Pyramid control System Private Limited - Managing Director