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Watch our new TUBERS video! Water is one of Europe’s most valuable resources, yet drinking water networks continue to face major challenges. Ageing infrastructure, hidden leaks, difficult-to-access pipe sections and costly maintenance operations make pipeline inspection and repair a complex task for water operators. Traditional interventions often require excavation, service disruption and extensive manual work, […]

On 14 April 2026, DEMCON took part in Girls’ Day in the Netherlands, a national initiative during which companies open their doors to girls aged 10 to 15 and introduce them to how fun, versatile and important technology and IT can be. As part of this initiative, DEMCON supported Girls’ Day in two different ways,

The TUBERS project recently held a synergy discussion with the TORNADO project to explore common ground, shared technical interests and opportunities for future knowledge exchange within the European robotics and AI ecosystem. TUBERS focuses on the development of scalable and modular robotic tools for pipeline inspection and repair, combining soft robotics, ultrasonic sensing, AI-supported data

On Thursday, 16 April 2026, Bendabl (BBL), a core partner of the TUBERS project, took part in Future Ready 2026 in Brussels, ADRA’s flagship event dedicated to AI, data and robotics innovation. The event brought together researchers, innovators, industry leaders and policymakers to showcase project results, build synergies and explore pathways for further development and

A new magazine feature highlights the growing need for practical, data-driven tools to help water utilities tackle leakage, ageing infrastructure, and maintenance challenges. The TUBERS project has been featured in the latest digital issue of H2O Global News, offering a welcome opportunity to bring wider attention to one of the water sector’s most pressing challenges:

On 18 February 2026, DEMCON took part in the Career Fair of Business Days Twente in Enschede, presenting the previous version of the TUBERS snake-like robot to attendees. The event offered an opportunity to introduce students, graduates, and professionals to the project’s innovative approach to pipeline inspection and repair. By showcasing the robot at one

📹 Video: TUBERS Project Testing in Doetinchem This video documents the week of testing for the TUBERS project, held at the premises of the Vitens company in Doetinchem, Netherlands. The project focuses on developing innovative tools for inspecting drinking water pipe networks. The core objective was to test the latest advancements, including: Soft Robot (Bendabl):

TUBERS’ partner, DEMCON showcases Snake-like Robot at Electronics & Applications Exhibition! Utrecht, The Netherlands – The project team is excited to announce that DEMCON recently participated in the prestigious Electronics & Applications (E&A) exhibition in Utrecht, held from September 23rd to 25th. DEMCON attended the event with a display featuring the previous version of the

Gathering Insight: TUBERS Team Meets Water Companies to Shape Market Value! We’re excited to share an update on the progress of the TUBERS project! The TUBERS team held a crucial session on September 17th, 2025, with key Dutch Water Companies: BRABANT WATER, EVIDES, and VITENS. The primary goal of this meeting was to gather essential

TUBERS at the Water Leakage Summit 2025 Water Leakage Summit, held in Amsterdam on June 23–24, 2025, organised by IQ International, brought together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore the latest solutions in water pipeline inspection and leak detection. The TUBERS project could not miss this key event, so representatives from our partner Alsymex were present