MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202511113786 A) filed by Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, on Nov. 19, 2025, for 'autonomous sewer mapping and cleansing device.'
Inventor(s) include Diya; Veerpratap Singh; Gaurav; and Dr. U. Hariharan.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an AI-enabled autonomous sewer mapping and cleansing device with adjustable orientation, designed to overcome limitations of existing sewer cleaning technologies. The proposed invention introduces a closed, hydrophobic structure with a spider-like arm mechanism that allows variable orientation and volumetric adjustment to suit different sewer dimensions. The device incorporates LIDAR sensors for real-time navigation, thermal cameras for gas detection and AI/ML- based predictive analysis for monitoring sewer conditions. Its extendable rotational brushes and high- traction mobility system enable effective cleaning of both vertical and horizontal pipelines, even in sludge-filled environments. By integrating advanced sensing, adaptive mechanics and intelligent data analysis, the invention ensures comprehensive cleaning, efficient mapping and enhanced safety, representing a significant improvement over prior sewer maintenance systems."
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