Objective Our project aims to revolutionize the water industry through the development and commercialization of an innovative robotic inspection system. Our robotic inspection system offers a comprehensive set of functionalities that enable water utilities to gain deep insights into the condition of their water pipelines. With the ability to autonomously navigate inside the pipeline, our system conducts detailed assessments of the structural integrity, identifies leaks, and analyses the quality of the drinking water. By developing the Digital Twin of the water networks, our technology empowers water utilities to make informed decisions and take proactive measures to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of their water networks.At the core of our business model is Robotics as a Service (RaaS), which offers a flexible and cost-effective solution for water utilities. Instead of incurring substantial upfront costs, water utilities can access our cutting-edge technology on a subscription basis. This model eliminates the financial barriers to entry and allows utilities to benefit from the latest advancements in robotic inspection without compromising their budgetary constraints. With a strong focus on sustainability, our robotic inspection system aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure). During 2025-2029, our robotic inspection system will preserve 143 million cubic metres of drinking water; these savings correspond to the annual consumption of 2.6 million EU citizens. This greatly aligns with global efforts for sustainable water management and environmental preservation. Fields of science engineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwater treatment processesdrinking water treatment processesengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringroboticsautonomous robotssocial scienceseconomics and businessbusiness and managementbusiness modelsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringnatural resources managementwater management Keywords Water pipeline inspection digital twin Non Destructive Testing in-line robotic inspection system Non Revenue Water Programme(s) HORIZON.3.1 - The European Innovation Council (EIC) Main Programme Topic(s) HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATOROPEN-01 - EIC Accelerator Open 2023 Call for proposal HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATOR-01 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme HORIZON-EIC-ACC-BF - HORIZON EIC Accelerator Blended Finance Coordinator AUTONOMOUS CLEAN WATER APPLIANCE (ACWA) ROBOTICS Net EU contribution € 2 478 210,00 Address LE PRATU HAMEAU I CROCI 20140 PETRETO BICCHISANO France See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Corse Corse Corse-du-Sud Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost € 3 540 300,00