Aug 13, 2024

BrightAI Pilots Autonomous Robotics for Water Pipeline Rehabilitation

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BrightAI is excited to share the success of our recent demo of the Digital Water Portal for Azuria Water Solutions, held on June 25, 2024. This event, the result of two years of focused development, was a true celebration for both teams. It marks a pivotal milestone in our collaboration and demonstrates the impact of bringing autonomy to critical water infrastructure operations. The Digital Water solution is software-defined and hardware-enabled. It automates data collection, pipe coding, and precise measurement. By leveraging the BrightAI platform, the solution addresses major industry challenges, including workforce constraints, increasing competition, and the demand for greater accuracy and efficiency.

Successful Demo in Chesterfield, MO

Held at Azuria’s headquarters in Chesterfield, MO, the full-day demo simulated a typical water pipeline rehabilitation project. Executives from both BrightAI and Azuria attended the event, which showcased the platform’s capabilities and intuitive interface. Azuria expressed strong enthusiasm about the results and is preparing for field deployments in the coming months.

Key Advantages Highlighted

  • Full Digital Twin Implementation: Provides easy visualization of scan status, enhancing project oversight.
  • Improved User Interface: A customizable video review screen enhances usability.
  • Instant Post Sync Videos: Immediate sync ensures fast and reliable data transfer to Azuria’s proprietary back end.
  • Regional Data Access: Projects with multiple regions can access data from any location, on any truck, at any time.
  • High-Speed Robotics: The robot’s speed stays within PACP code requirements (30 feet per second).
  • Unified Software Package: All data lives in one software package, allowing Azuria to review footage without downloading files.
  • Report Generation: Direct client reporting streamlines communication and project management.
  • Precision & Reliability: Seamless robot switchover increases reliability and improves pipe geometry visualization, reducing errors and improving planning.
  • Enhanced Cutting Technology: Electric cutter and augmented cutting features improve performance, reduce costs, and improve precision when locating and cutting laterals.

Looking Ahead

With this successful pilot demo, BrightAI is positioned to transform wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation. Our AI-powered solutions will increase efficiency, reduce costs, and raise the bar for project quality. We look forward to rolling out these advanced capabilities nationwide—setting a new standard for the industry.