INDIA'S 1ST SEPTIC TANK CLEANING ROBOT

1. India introduces 1st septic tank cleaning robot, Homosep Atom, to combat manual scavenging as part of the Swachh Bharat campaign.
2. Developed by Solinas, integrated with AI, it's deployed in 16 cities, reducing costs and promoting robotic cleaning.
3. Solinas, a startup from IIT Madras, focuses on deep-tech solutions for water and sanitation challenges.
4. Solinas' technologies, like Endobot and Swasth AI, serve as diagnostic tools to detect and mitigate water contamination and sewer overflows, benefiting cities like Coimbatore and Hubbali.
5. Solinas aims to address water and sanitation challenges and climate issues through innovative technologies, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Technology Business Incubator (TBI).

DST-Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) are established in Academic /Technical /R&D Institutions as part of NIDHI programme to support and advance knowledge driven innovative start-ups into successful enterprises.

6. Collaboration with Chennai Metro and SIDGCL(Sewerage & Infrastructural Development Corporation Of Goa Ltd) has led to identifying and resolving pipeline issues, improving water access and integrity.

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