BhrtyArtana (A pipe cleaning and inspection robot)

Abstract

Manual scavenging was ruled illegal in 2013, but private contractors hired by the municipal government continue to employ manua scavengers. Hundreds reportedly die from the work each year. To provide a complete solution to this deplorable situation, artificia intelligence is used as a replacement to manpower. The sewage inspection and cleaning is done by a mechanical device driven b; electronic automation. BhrtyArtana (where ‘Bhrtya’ means robot and ‘Artana’ means waste) is an automated sewer robot that cai conduct an inspection of the sewage pipeline and clear any blockage within it. The robot first inspects sewer lines for cracks, corrosion obstacles, etc. A camera installed atop the robot carries out live streaming of the interior of the pipeline. These visuals are viewed b the operator in software to be recorded for future reference. Furthermore, the robot is equipped with a proximity sensor at the front o its body to detect the presence of an obstacle in front of it. As the robot nears the obstacle, the turbine starts cutting through th obstacle, thus, clearing the obstacle. Thus, this device effectively decreases all the predicaments associated with sewage cleaning an inspection.