Bandicoot Mobility+ at Ahmedabad International Airport
Vehicle-mounted robotic system for automated manhole and underground pit cleaning.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
As one of India’s busiest airports, Ahmedabad faced challenges with frequent manhole blockages and airport-wide drain maintenance under time-sensitive and safety-critical conditions. Manual cleaning posed not only risks to workers but also potential interruptions to airport services. To address this, Bandicoot Mobility+ was deployed integrating robotic pit cleaning into a mobile, vehicle-based solution optimized for the airport’s spread-out and restricted-access zones.
DEPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Scope: Cleaning of manholes and drain inlets across airport runways, terminals & service zones
- Total Manholes Covered (Phase 1): Over 300.
- Timeline: Completed under strict operational windows without disrupting airport activity.
- Team: Genrobotics-trained staff with on-ground facility coordination
CHALLENGES ADDRESSED
- Strict access protocols with minimal operational downtime.
- Confined pits in high-traffic zones.
- High security environment limiting traditional cleaning equipment. • Need for non-disruptive and silent operations.
TECHNOLOGY IMPACT
- Vehicle-Mounted Mobility: Quick access across terminals and airside areas.
- Robotic Arms: Remote-controlled precision scooping and jetting.
- Automated Waste Management: Onboard collection without external handling.
- Low-noise Operation: Ideal for sensitive environments.
OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS
- 100% elimination of manual pit entry.
- Faster pit turnaround even in high-security zones.
- Real-time tracking ensured operational visibility for airport authorities.
- Reinforced airport’s commitment to smart & safe infrastructure.