Integrated Business City Robotic Sewer Inspection for Rainfall Induced
| Endobot
Chennai
PROJECT OVERVIEW
An integrated business city in Chennai required rapid diagnosis of a sewer-line blockage after intense and unpredicted summer rainfall caused excess water and obstruction across the sewer distribution network. The sewer line supports wastewater collection for treatment and reuse, making quick restoration important for campus operations.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
An integrated business city in Chennai required rapid diagnosis of a sewer-line blockage after intense and unpredicted summer rainfall caused excess water and obstruction across the sewer distribution network. The sewer line supports wastewater collection for treatment and reuse, making quick restoration important for campus operations.
TECHNOLOGY USED
Endobot crawler for internal sewer inspectionEndoCam with PTZ for 360-degree visual assessment GIS Mapping and visual documentation with SWASTH for maintenance planning
PROJECT EXECUTION
The maintenance team had been relying on manual digging and replacement, which increased repair planning time and allowed more infiltration into the sewer lines. Solinas deployed Endobot and EndoCam through an existing manhole to conduct a 360-degree internal condition assessment, live video inspection and instant defect localization inside a 300 mm sewer pipeline. The inspection helped the facility operations team move from blind excavation to evidence-backed diagnosis by identifying the exact obstruction point and documenting the internal condition of the affected sewer section.
FINDINGS & IMPACT
Inspection revealed major tree-root penetration blocking the sewer line, along with plastic waste, sludge formation and heavy mud deposits. The defect location was accurately reported, enabling quick rehabilitation and restoring the line to obstruction-free condition. The project demonstrated the value of robotic inspection for rapid blockage diagnosis after rainfall-induced sewer stress. 5+ sewer network defects identified
5+
sewer network defects identified
100%
Blockage Diagnosed
PROJECT BENEFITS
Rapid Blockage Diagnosis: Localized the obstruction without trial-based digging. Reduced Excavation Dependency: Helped avoid extended manual digging and repeated replacement assumptions. Faster Rehabilitation: Enabled corrective action and restoration within a day. Rainfall-Readiness Insights: Supported preventive planning for future rain-induced sewer blockages.