Bengaluru, May 15 -- As part of its push towards advanced urban infrastructure management, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has successfully continued the use of robotic technology to identify pipeline and underground drainage defects without extensive road excavation.

According to the Water Board, the robotic inspection system has surveyed nearly 32.66 kilometres of underground pipelines over the past six months and helped avoid major road digging at 399 locations across Bengaluru.

Officials said the initiative has significantly reduced inconvenience to commuters and motorists by preventing large-scale road excavation works that often worsen traffic congestion in the city.

The advanced robotic system was launched ...