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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

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Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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People Fixing The World: Robots fixing sewers

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Robots fixing sewers

10/05/2022 GMT

BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, Robots fixing sewers

The robots that navigate sewer pipes to find leaks and blockages so people don't have to

The robots that navigate sewer pipes to find leaks and blockages so people don't have to.

Robots that navigate sewer pipes are being used to find leaks and blockages in an ancient water system.
 
They’re being put to work in Pune, India, to access dangerous and noxious spots that otherwise would be checked by people.
 
The sewage systems are more than 100 years old and the maps have been lost or are just outdated. So the robots are being used to update the maps, which should eventually lead to less leaks and so less contamination in the water.
 
But the machines also replace manual work that is done by some of the poorest members of Indian society. We explore what it will mean for their wellbeing and livelihoods.
 
Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter: Chhavi Sachdev
Executive producer: Tom Colls
Editor: Penny Murphy
 
Image: The sewer robot in Pune

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