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Mini robots detect and fix water pipe leaks without digging (www.foxnews.com)
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[โ€“] fubarx@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago
  • After 50ft, robot battery runs low, turns around.
  • Branch has grown through pipe. Robot gets stuck. Now you have two problems.
  • Notice they don't use it for sewer pipes. Giant rats could take them for joyrides.
[โ€“] Landless2029@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

The idea is awesome but no clue how effective it would be.

Also it doesn't replace the need to get rid of 100+ year old lead corroded pipes.