Multi-Terrain Canal Cleaning Robot
The Challenge & Vision
Canal and waterway sanitation demands a robot capable of navigating highly variable debris, depths, and steeply inclined banks. G Spider utilizes a sophisticated, multi-legged design to achieve stability and efficient waste removal in environments inaccessible to conventional human intervention or standard vehicles, making cleaning faster and safer.
Key R&D Breakthroughs:
- 1.Amphibious Locomotion: Developing a system for seamless transition and stable operation between fully submerged, floating, and land-based operation.
- 2.Debris Classification AI: Using computer vision and machine learning to accurately identify and sort different types of waste materials for targeted collection.
- 3.Low-Impact Maneuverability: Engineering the system to operate effectively without damaging existing canal infrastructure or disturbing surrounding ecosystems.
Technical Specifications
Mobility
Multi-Legged
(Spider-like) / FloatationCollection Capacity
TBD (High Volume)
Sensors
Sonar, Multi-Spectral Camera
Development Roadmap
G Spider is designed for environments with mixed terrain and highly variable conditions, requiring an iterative approach to mobility and sensing.
Phase 1
Hydrodynamic Modeling & Chassis Design (Current)
Optimizing leg geometry for amphibious movement and validating stability in variable water flow and sludge density.
Phase 2
Debris Collection & Vision Integration (Future)
Developing and refining efficient mechanical collection mechanisms and training the AI for waste classification in murky water conditions.
Phase 3
Multi-Modal Transition Testing (Future)
Ensuring reliable, autonomous transition between fully submerged, floating, and canal-bank traversal modes without human intervention.
Phase 4
Long-Range Autonomy (Future)
Implementing comprehensive, energy-efficient navigation and communications for fully autonomous missions across extended canal lengths.