CASE STUDY – BANDICOOT MOBILITY+ AT AHMEDABAD AIRPORT

PROJECT BACKGROUND

As one of India’s busiest airports, Ahmedabad faced challenges with frequent manhole blockages and airport-wide drain maintenance under time-sensitive and safety-critical conditions. Manual cleaning posed not only risks to workers but also potential interruptions to airport services. To address this, Bandicoot Mobility+ was deployed — integrating robotic pit cleaning into a mobile, vehicle-based solution optimized for the airport’s spread-out and restricted-access zones.

DEPLOYMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Scope: Cleaning of manholes and drain inlets across airport runways, terminals & service zones
• Total Manholes Covered (Phase 1): Over 300.
• Timeline: Completed under strict operational windows without disrupting airport activity.
• Team: Genrobotics-trained staff with on-ground facility coordination

CHALLENGES ADDRESSED

• Strict access protocols with minimal operational downtime.
• Confined pits in high-traffic zones.
• High security environment limiting traditional cleaning equipment. • Need for non-disruptive and silent operations.

TECHNOLOGY IMPACT

• Vehicle-Mounted Mobility: Quick access across terminals and airside areas.
• Robotic Arms: Remote-controlled precision scooping and jetting.
• Automated Waste Management: Onboard collection without external handling.
• Low-noise Operation: Ideal for sensitive environments.

OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS

• 100% elimination of manual pit entry.
• Faster pit turnaround even in high-security zones.
• Real-time tracking ensured operational visibility for airport authorities.
• Reinforced airport’s commitment to smart & safe infrastructure.