Engineered to clean any type of manhole, ensuring safety and dignity for sanitation workers.
Why
Bandicoot?
A Leap Towards Safer & Smarter SanitationManual scavenging, a hazardous and inhumane practice, has been a long-standing issue in many parts of the world. Workers are exposed to toxic gases, harmful pathogens, and risk their lives every day. Bandicoot was developed to address this critical problem by completely eliminating the need for human entry into manholes. Our robotic solution offers a comprehensive approach to manhole cleaning, from inspection and removal of waste to ensuring the safety of the operator. It's not just a machine; it's a commitment to social change, worker dignity, and a cleaner environment.
Key Features
Bandicoot blends intelligent mobility with precision cleaning. Explore the features that power faster deployment,
better access, and safer operations.
Human-Like
Robotic Arm
6 degrees of freedom mimics human movements; can pick objects and shovel.
Robotic
Legs
Provides stability and allows movement inside manholes for thorough cleaning.
Operational
Depth
Can operate effectively up to a depth of 12 meters.
Specially
Designed Bucket
Efficiently collects and removes various types of waste from manholes.
IP68
Waterproof Design
Ensures durability and reliable performance in harsh, wet environments.
4 HD Cameras &
Gas Sensing
Comprehensive vision and gas sensors for inspection and safety.
Operational
Assistant UI
Easy-to-use control panel with operational assistance for efficient operation.
Compact &
Agile
Suitable for small and narrow spaces, enhancing accessibility.
Optimized for
Industrial Versatility
Engineered with a body, offers exceptional durability while maintaining a lightweight form ensuring effortless handling across diverse industrial environments.
Human-Like
Robotic Arm
6 degrees of freedom mimics human movements; can pick objects and shovel.
Robotic
Legs
Provides stability and allows movement inside manholes for thorough cleaning.
Operational
Depth
Can operate effectively up to a depth of 12 meters.
Specially
Designed Bucket
Efficiently collects and removes various types of waste from manholes.
IP68
Waterproof Design
Ensures durability and reliable performance in harsh, wet environments.
4 HD Cameras &
Gas Sensing
Comprehensive vision and gas sensors for inspection and safety.
Operational
Assistant UI
Easy-to-use control panel with operational assistance for efficient operation.
Compact &
Agile
Suitable for small and narrow spaces, enhancing accessibility.
Optimized for
Industrial Versatility
Engineered with a body, offers exceptional durability while maintaining a lightweight form ensuring effortless handling across diverse industrial environments.
Diverse Applications Across Industries
Bandicoot's versatile design makes it suitable for a wide range of industries requiring safe and efficient confined space cleaning.
Municipal & Urban Services
Oil & Gas Industries
Chemical & Pharmaceutical
Distilleries
Airport
Hotels
How Bandicoot
Works?
A Simplified Cleaning Process using Robotics & AI
The Bandicoot robot simplifies the complex and dangerous task of manhole cleaning into a safe and systematic process. The operator controls the robot from a safe distance using a user-friendly interface.
The Bandicoot robot simplifies the complex and dangerous task of manhole cleaning into a safe and systematic process. The operator controls the robot from a safe distance using a user-friendly interface.
The multi-jointed robotic arm (Robotics Unit), equipped with a specialized bucket/grabber, is lowered into the manhole.
Once inside, the robotic legs expand to provide stability and allow movement within the manhole for comprehensive cleaning.
Integrated HD cameras provide a clear view, while sensors detect hazardous gases. The arm efficiently collects sludge, debris, and other waste.
Collected waste is lifted by the bucket system and deposited into a designated container or vehicle.
The entire operation is controlled remotely, ensuring zero human entry and complete operator safety.
Impact That Matters
Robotic Manhole Cleaning
Elimination of Manual Scavenging
Reduction in Operation Cost
Return on investment (ROI) IN 18 Months
under optimum conditions*
RECENT UPDATES
Gujarat's Vision for Progress: 9 Bandicoot Robots in Action
With 9 Bandicoot robots deployed across key municipalities, Gujarat is taking a major step toward eliminating manual scavenging and ensuring safety and dignity for sanitation workers. So far, over 20 Bandicoot robots have been launched across the state, reflecting the Gujarat Urban Development Mission’s proactive adoption of robotic solutions for efficient and humane sanitation.
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Recognition & Compliance
Supreme Court Judgement
As per SC Judgement (Writ Petition No. 324/2020), Bandicoot was cited for employing modern technology to eliminate Manual Scavenging.
Swachh Survekshan Toolkit
Bandicoot listed as Special Equipment for eliminating Manual Scavenging in the Swachh Survekshan, Waste to Wealth Toolkit, 2023.
National Human Rights Commission
Bandicoot acknowledged by the NHRC as a Recognized Technological Equipment to replace Manual Scavenging.
AMRUT Certification (MoHUA)
Certified as the 'Most Promising Innovative Solution' under AMRUT for eliminating human entry into sewer systems.
Bandicoot 2.0:
Make in India, for Global Impact
Bandicoot 2.0 is completely designed and manufactured in India, a testament to the "Make in India" initiative. Through Bandicoot, we champion the "AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan" (Self-Reliant India campaign), empowering the nation with indigenous robotic technologies to eliminate manual scavenging.
While rooted in India, the problem of hazardous sanitation work is a global concern. Bandicoot's innovative solution holds a global perspective, offering a proven and adaptable technology that can be deployed worldwide to transform sanitation practices, protect workers, and improve public health in any nation facing similar challenges.
Nationwide Impact & Milestones
Bandicoot, our flagship product has made significant strides in transforming sanitation practices across India, marking important milestones in its journey.
7 Years of Bandicoot: A Journey of Innovation
Celebrating seven years of innovation and impact, Bandicoot's journey was significantly boosted by its launch, recognized and supported at the highest levels, including by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi. This endorsement highlighted the national importance of a technological solution to manual scavenging.
Expanding Our Reach: Deployment in 100+ Cities
Bandicoot robots are now operational in 100+ cities across 19 states and 3 Union Territories, bringing safer sanitation practices and empowering local communities nationwide.
Transforming the Lives of Sanitation Workers
More Than Just a Robot
Bandicoot is not merely a technological advancement; it is a tool for social upliftment. By eliminating manual scavenging, we are restoring dignity to sanitation workers and providing them with safer, healthier, and more respectable employment opportunities as 'Robotic Operators'. We provide comprehensive training to Sanitation workers, empowering them with the skills to operate and maintain these advanced robotic systems. This transition not only improves their quality of life but also integrates them into a technology-driven workforce, fostering a sense of pride and purpose.
#MissionRobohole
Transforming Manholes to Roboholes
#MissionRobohole is our dedicated initiative, in collaboration with NSKFDC (National Safai Karamcharis Finance and Development Corporation), aimed at completely eradicating the demeaning practice of manual scavenging in India. This mission focuses on converting hazardous manholes into 'roboholes' – spaces cleaned safely and efficiently by robots like Bandicoot. More importantly, it's about transforming the lives of sanitation workers by upgrading their skills and providing them with dignified employment as 'Robotic Operators'. We are diligently working to redefine the Indian sanitation system through technology and empowerment.
Our Esteemed Clients
We are privileged to partner with a diverse range of organizations across various sectors, helping them achieve their sanitation and operational goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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