Introducing Solinas Integrity

India’s water supply and sewage systems are crucial for both development and public health. While we often talk about diet and exercise when discussing health, access to clean water is just as important. Unfortunately, our water and sanitation systems have not changed much in decades. Even though some technology is used to monitor these systems, issues like leaks, contamination or condition assessment are still often identified using outdated methods.

The rise in global temperatures poses significant threats in the 21st century. Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sectors are critically affected, with infrastructure damage leading to poor sanitation and unhealthy living conditions. Solinas, originally started as a student project at IIT Madras, combats these challenges with advanced robotics and AI solutions for water and sanitation management. Their end-to-end asset management approach, featuring robots like Endobot and software like Swasth, allows proactive monitoring and maintenance, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

Currently, up to 50% of drinkable water can be lost due to defects in water supply lines. A major defect here are leaks, that also increase the risk of waterborne diseases like cholera, acute diarrheal disease (ADD), and typhoid. Robotic solutions can find leaks faster and more accurately, which could greatly improve public health if used widely.

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