Page 488 - AI for Good Innovate for Impact

AI for Good Innovate for Impact

an on-site PoC, and a major Saudi Arabian company has requested a quotation for 200
kilometers of pipeline inspection. These domestic successes and international engagements
demonstrate the technology's strong reliability, scalability, and global competitiveness.

Robot Power & Endurance

Our inspection robot is essentially passive-powered, requiring minimal energy during standard
operation. When moving forward, a canopy mechanism deploys to harness natural water
flow, allowing travel without propulsion energy consumption. The propeller activates only for
reversing or adjusting position, significantly reducing overall power consumption. Despite an
internal battery, energy usage is extremely low, resulting in exceptionally long runtime without
frequent recharging. This efficient design enhances operational endurance and reduces
maintenance complexity.

Technical Challenges & Mitigation

A key technical challenge in pipeline inspection is real-time wireless communication, often
blocked by thick, reinforced steel pipes. While acknowledging current limitations, we are
collaborating to advance communication technologies. However, Morphing-BOT's on-device
AI enables autonomous decision-making and operation without external communication,
allowing it to detect anomalies, adjust paths, and execute basic fault recovery. Expanding to
oil and gas pipelines introduces further challenges, such as different fluid dynamics and higher
pressures.

We are addressing these by partnering with Digital Petroleum, a major Saudi Arabian pipeline
management company, to develop enhanced communication solutions and customized
inspection protocols for complex environments.

Partners

Some of our partners in this project are listed below.

• AQUADATA (Canada): Collaboration for North American pipeline inspection and PoC
deployments.
• Digital Enterprise (Qatar): Strategic partner for Middle East expansion, providing access
to major water and infrastructure projects.
• A**** (Saudi Arabia): Engagement in large-scale pipeline inspection and maintenance
projects.
• Local Governments (Korea - Jeju, Jin-do, Jeonju, Siheung): Pilot deployment sites to
validate technology and gather inspection data.
• University Collaborations (Korea): R&D partnerships with top-tier universities (Seoul
National University, etc) for AI model development and sensor fusion research.
• Standford University, ENIT – International R&D

452