From the Blog
Latest updates, stories, and technological insights from the world of Sanitation Robotics.
How Cities Worldwide Are Taking Workers Out of Manholes
On 16 January 2017, a pipe layer in Key Largo, Florida, climbed into a manhole and collapsed. A co-worker went in after him and collapsed too. Then a third. All three died from hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide.
What Is Manual Scavenging, and Why Does It Still Exist in 2026?
A man takes off his shirt, ties a rope around his waist and climbs down into a manhole. He has no mask and no gas detector. Usually he comes back up.
What Is AI Robotics? A Beginner’s Guide to Intelligent Automation and the Future of Robotics
Imagine a robot that can navigate a dark underground drain, recognise obstacles, adapt to changing conditions and carry out a hazardous task without requiring a human to enter the danger zone. Or a robotic system that can assist people in recovering their ability to walk.
Supreme Court Directives on Manual Scavenging: How Bandicoot Robotics Supports Safer Sanitation in India
India’s approach to sanitation is undergoing a critical transformation. With stronger judicial directives, national mechanisation initiatives and growing awareness of sanitation workers’ rights, the focus is shifting from hazardous manual cleaning to safer, technology-enabled sanitation operations.
From Drain Cleaning to Canal Maintenance: The Evolution of Autonomous Urban Sludge Management
Urban sanitation has traditionally been reactive. A drain gets blocked, a canal accumulates waste, water flow slows, and cleaning teams are sent in to clear the problem.
How Sewer Robots Survive One of the Toughest Environments on Earth
A sewer is not a place most machines are designed to work in. There is constant exposure to water, sludge, humidity and corrosive gases. Visibility can be poor, spaces can be extremely narrow, and in some environments, flammable gases may also be present.