DeWaLop

The objective of DeWaLoP Robot System is to redevelop the pipes of over 100 years old fresh water supply systems of Vienna (3000 km length) and Bratislava (2800 km). ACIN TUW is in charge to build a robot that crawls into water canals of about 1 meter in diameter and that is able to apply material to repair the pipes.

Research Project

DeWaLoP is funded by the EU program between Slovakia and Austria 2007-2013.

Partners

  • TU Wien
    • Automation and Control Institute (ACIN)
    • Material Science Institute
  • Vienna Water Company
  • Bratislava Water Company
  • Bratislava Technical University

 

Responsible People