Chennai's Sewer Bots, Aviation Safety, and Schneider's New Robotics Hub - Industrial AI Weekly #13

July 03, 2025 - Industrial AI Weekly
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In Chennai, the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board is celebrating a year of improved sanitation and worker safety thanks to the Bandicoot Mobility+ robots by Genrobotics. These robots have successfully cleaned over 5,000 manholes and drains, showcasing the impact of AI in enhancing urban infrastructure. Meanwhile, aviation expert Ndubuisi Chibuogwu has unveiled a new AI system aimed at early detection of aviation failures, particularly benefiting smaller operators with its focus on predictive maintenance.

In the realm of manufacturing, Schneider Electric has opened its Robotics and Motion Center of Excellence in Raleigh, North Carolina, to drive AI and automation innovations. Additionally, Univation Technologies and C3 AI have joined forces to bring AI-driven predictive maintenance solutions to the petrochemical industry. On the technology front, B&R has launched an AI-enabled Smart Camera designed to enhance productivity and quality in factory automation through real-time vision processing.
Genrobotics Robots Enhance Sewer Cleaning in Chennai
The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board marks a year since deploying Bandicoot Mobility+ robots, which have cleaned over 5,000 manholes and drains, improving sanitation and worker safety. Read more
AI System for Early Aviation Failure Detection Unveiled
Aviation expert Ndubuisi Chibuogwu has introduced a new AI-based system designed to detect aviation failures early, particularly benefiting smaller operators. The system aims to enhance safety and reduce costs through predictive maintenance. Read more
Schneider Electric Opens Robotics Center in Raleigh
Schneider Electric has inaugurated its Robotics and Motion Center of Excellence in Raleigh, North Carolina, focusing on AI and automation innovations to enhance manufacturing capabilities. Read more
Univation Technologies and C3 AI Partner for AI Solutions in Petrochemical Industry
Univation Technologies and C3 AI have joined forces to develop AI-driven predictive maintenance solutions for the petrochemical industry. Read more
B&R Launches AI-Enabled Smart Camera
B&R, part of ABB's Robotics & Factory Automation division, has introduced a new Smart Camera with AI capabilities for real-time vision processing in machine control loops, enhancing productivity and quality in factory automation. Read more
Kitov AI and FANUC America Form Strategic Partnership
On June 27, 2025, FANUC America Corporation and Kitov AI, Inc. announced a strategic partnership to enhance manufacturing automation using AI technologies. The collaboration aims to improve quality control and production efficiency by integrating FANUC's robotic systems with Kitov's machine vision and deep learning solutions. Read more
Woodchuck Secures $3.75M for AI Wood Waste Platform
Woodchuck, a startup from Grand Rapids, Michigan, has raised $3.75 million in seed funding to advance its AI platform for wood waste management. The funding round was led by Mason Fink with support from partners like NorthStar Clean Energy. Read more
IFS Acquires TheLoops for AI Agent Platform
The acquisition of TheLoops by IFS is set to develop an AI agent platform for industrial applications, providing digital teammates to assist human workers. Read more
Samsara Event Highlights AI in Fleet Operations
The Samsara Beyond event in San Diego highlighted the role of AI in improving safety and efficiency in fleet operations, featuring insights from industry leaders on the benefits of Samsara's AI-powered platform. Read more
NSK Introduces AI-Powered Quality Control Tool
NSK has launched a generative AI application to improve quality control, utilizing 4,000 quality records for over 5,000 employees. This tool offers graphical visualizations and AI-generated summaries to enhance product reliability and customer response speed. Read more
Chang Robotics Fund Invests in Five Companies
The Chang Robotics Fund has made its first investments in five companies, aiming to boost American manufacturing and automation. Read more
Chain and McLeod Software Integrate AI for Freight Management
On June 24, 2025, Chain and McLeod Software announced a certified integration to enhance Transportation Management Systems with AI-powered freight visibility and exception management. Read more

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