The pipeline robot company incubated by Harbin Institute of Technology has completed a new round of financing

Urban development is inseparable from a high-quality underground pipe network system. However, the problems of outdated infrastructure and backward management technology have long existed. Frequent urban pipeline operation and maintenance accidents caused by pipeline rupture, aging and corrosion have had a serious impact on urban operations and residents' lives. In the face of these challenges, timely and effective inspection and maintenance of underground pipe networks is particularly important.

Traditional manual maintenance is inefficient and has potential safety hazards, but the application of intelligent robot technology has injected new vitality into pipe network maintenance. As a professional enterprise of the scientific and technological achievements of Harbin Institute of Technology Robotics (Hefei) International Innovation Institute, Hefei Harbin Institute of Technology Zhiling Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "HIT Zhiling") focuses on the research and development and application of pipe network robots, opening a new era of intelligent operation and maintenance for the city's "lifeline".

Recently, HGZL completed its angel round of financing, with investors including Wuhu Zhefang and Wuhu Hajiang. It was only 10 months after the seed round of financing exclusively invested by Hefei Industrial Investment. It is reported that this round of financing will be used for the research and development and operation of the unmanned underground operation robot series to accelerate the implementation of products. However, the specific amount of financing and the company's valuation have not been disclosed.

New power of intelligent pipe network

Founded in 2021, HGZ Robotics is a company in the third batch of technology transformation of Hefei Intelligent Robotics Research Institute. The company is at the forefront in the field of pipe network robots. According to the official website, more than 50% of the company's talents are masters and doctors. With the strong technical strength of the team, HGZ Robotics has applied for 95 patents, including 31 invention patents, which has established its leading position in the pipe network robot segment.

Traditional pipeline operations have always been plagued by high risks and low efficiency. However, HGG Intelligent's unmanned underground operation robot has completely overturned this model. It can accurately locate the defect position in a full pipe sewage environment, and realize pipeline opening positioning, pipeline dredging, pipeline blocking and other operations. It can realize unmanned, online data and intelligent operation, breaking away from the shackles of traditional manual operations.

Another key product of the company, the amphibious mobile exploration robot, is also disruptive. The robot has amphibious capabilities and can adapt to complex environments. The intelligent recognition accuracy of four typical defects is as high as 93%, which can greatly improve work efficiency and reduce construction costs for users.

It is also relying on its continuously innovative technological strength that Harbin Institute of Technology Zhiling has added intelligent wings to pipeline infrastructure on a new track of unmanned, intelligent and data-based operations, injecting new impetus into urban development.

Last words

As the "lifeline" system of the city, the underground pipeline network carries important functions such as water supply, sewage disposal, gas supply, and heating supply. It is related to the vital interests of the people and plays a fundamental role in realizing urban modernization. Therefore, promoting the modernization of the pipeline network is an important part of accelerating the pace of new urbanization and promoting the modernization of urban governance systems and governance capabilities.

With the deep integration of new-generation information technology and manufacturing, intelligent robots, as representatives of advanced manufacturing, are considered to be the key force leading the transformation and upgrading of manufacturing. National plans such as "Made in China 2025" have listed intelligent robots as a priority development area, and the industry has ushered in new opportunities.

In the context of the times, vigorously promoting the application of pipeline robots in detection, maintenance and other fields is the only way to adapt to the general trend of scientific and technological development. This not only requires local governments to increase policy support, but also requires smart manufacturing companies to further increase R&D investment to create more innovative pipeline robot products to meet the diverse needs of the industry.

Only when the whole society forms a joint force can we truly realize the in-depth application of pipeline robots, release the huge potential for improving quality and efficiency, make the city's underground "lifeline" safer and more reliable, and inject more "smart vitality" into the city.