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# TUBERS

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- [TUBERS Consortium Meets in Athens for Final Workshop and Face-to-Face Project Meeting](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-consortium-meets-in-athens-for-final-workshop-and-face-to-face-project-meeting/) - Athens, Greece — July 2026 The TUBERS consortium gathered in Athens for the project’s final workshop and face-to-face project meeting, marking an important milestone in the final phase of the Horizon Europe project. Hosted at the Athens test site, the meeting brought together project partners to review the results of the final demonstration activities, consolidate
- [Market insights help TUBERS prepare for final validation and exploitation](https://tubers-project.eu/market-insights-help-tubers-prepare-for-final-validation-and-exploitation/) - As TUBERS enters the final phase of its development and validation activities, the project is placing strong emphasis on market feedback and user-oriented exploitation. Recent exchanges with stakeholders from the industrial pipeline sector have provided the consortium with useful insights into the potential relevance of TUBERS technologies. The discussions focused on the project’s robotic tools
- [TUBERS gathers market feedback from industrial pipeline stakeholders](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-gathers-market-feedback-from-industrial-pipeline-stakeholders/) - The TUBERS project has continued its dialogue with potential users and market stakeholders to better understand how robotic inspection and repair technologies could respond to real operational needs in pipeline environments. As part of the project’s dissemination, communication and exploitation activities, informal exchanges were carried out with representatives from three large companies active in the
- [TUBERS and TORNADO Explore Synergies in Robotics, AI and Real-World Deployment](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-and-tornado-explore-synergies-in-robotics-ai-and-real-world-deployment/) - 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
- [Watch our new TUBERS video](https://tubers-project.eu/watch-our-tubers-video-solution/) - 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,
- [DEMCON and TUBERS Join Girls’ Day in the Netherlands](https://tubers-project.eu/demcon-and-tubers-join-girls-day-in-the-netherlands/) - 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,
- [Bendabl represents TUBERS at Future Ready 2026 in Brussels](https://tubers-project.eu/bendabl-represents-tubers-at-future-ready-2026-in-brussels/) - 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
- [What Water Utilities Really Need from Pipe Inspection Innovation](https://tubers-project.eu/what-water-utilities-really-need-from-pipe-inspection-innovation/) - What Water Utilities Really Need from Pipe Inspection Innovation As TUBERS moves forward, discussions with water company representatives continue to provide valuable insight into what utilities are really looking for from next-generation inspection and repair technologies. A key takeaway from a recent exchange was that, for water utilities, the true value of innovation lies not
- [SWAG and TUBERS underline the expanding reach of soft robotics](https://tubers-project.eu/swag-and-tubers-underline-the-expanding-reach-of-soft-robotics/) - SWAG and TUBERS underline the expanding reach of soft robotics Soft robotics is increasingly proving that its potential goes far beyond a single field of application. Across Europe, new research is showing how soft, adaptive robotic systems can respond to very different challenges ; from supporting human movement to inspecting and repairing critical infrastructure. Two
- [TUBERS Featured in H2O Global News: Advancing Smarter Pipeline Inspection and Repair](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-featured-in-h2o-global-news-advancing-smarter-pipeline-inspection-and-repair/) - 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:
- [Looking Beneath the Surface: Why Ultrasonic Inspection Matters for Water Networks](https://tubers-project.eu/looking-beneath-the-surface-why-ultrasonic-inspection-matters-for-water-networks/) - How smarter sensing can help utilities understand pipe condition before failures happen For water utilities, one of the hardest maintenance challenges is that many problems remain hidden until they become serious. A pipe may look fine from the outside while deterioration is already developing within the wall. By the time a leak appears at the
- [The Future of Pipeline Repair: A Look into Soft Robotics](https://tubers-project.eu/the-future-of-pipeline-repair-a-look-into-soft-robotics/) - How flexible robotic systems could help make water network maintenance more targeted, less disruptive, and more efficient Water utilities are under growing pressure to maintain aging infrastructure while reducing costs, avoiding unnecessary disruption, and improving long-term network resilience. That is not an easy balance to achieve. Traditional maintenance and repair methods often require excavation, operational
- [From Innovation to Adoption: What Water Utilities Really Need from Pipe Inspection](https://tubers-project.eu/from-innovation-to-adoption-what-water-utilities-really-need-from-pipe-inspection/) - Why the future of water infrastructure is not just about detecting leaks, but enabling better operational and investment decisions Water utilities are under pressure from every direction: aging infrastructure, rising operating costs, tighter environmental expectations, and growing demands for resilience. Over the past decade, the sector has made major progress in network digitalisation, from smart
- [DEMCON Showcases Snake-Like Robot at Business Days Twente Career Fair](https://tubers-project.eu/demcon-showcases-snake-like-robot-at-business-days-twente-career-fair/) - 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
- [TUBERS Project Testing in Doetinchem](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-project-testing-in-doetinchem/) - 📹 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):
- [Gathering Insight: TUBERS Team Meets Water Companies to Shape Market Value!](https://tubers-project.eu/gathering-insight-tubers-team-meets-water-companies-to-shape-market-value/) - 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’ partner, DEMCON showcases Snake-like Robot at Electronics & Applications Exhibition!](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-partner-demcon-showcases-snake-like-robot-at-electronics-applications-exhibition/) - 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
- [Challenges and Innovations in the Water Industry](https://tubers-project.eu/challenges-and-innovations-in-the-water-industry/) - Challenges and Innovations in the Water Industry From March to May 2024, our TUBERS consortium attended different conferences in the water industry, from WWT Innovation and Smart Water Conference to Journées économiques France-Maroc: l'eau, enjeux et perspectives and the Utility Week Congress. There, our Joel van den Bosch from our partner Alsymex, attending the above events, seized the opportunity to meet with
- [The TUBERS snake-like robot for continuous inspection of drinking water distribution networks](https://tubers-project.eu/the-tubers-snake-like-robot-for-continuous-inspection-of-drinking-water-distribution-networks/) - The TUBERS snake-like robot for continuous inspection of drinking water distribution networks Societal Challenge Drinking water companies will have to replace and repair a large portion of their distribution networks in the coming decennia due to ageing and degradation of pipes. To take on this task cost-efficiently, it is important to form a clear picture
- [Powering Pipeline Autonomy: Demcon’s Tether Solution for the TUBERS Robot.](https://tubers-project.eu/powering-pipeline-autonomy-demcons-tether-solution-for-the-tubers-robot/) - Powering Pipeline Autonomy: Demcon’s Tether Solution for the TUBERS Robot. Imagine if you could prevent water loss autonomously! That is the vision of the European TUBERS project. For this project we’ve developed a snake-like resident robot designed to combat water loss from within. This autonomous robot navigates water pipelines, detecting and reporting leaks in real
- [The ultimate insight look at the TUBERS kick-off meeting](https://tubers-project.eu/the-ultimate-insight-look-at-the-tubers-kick-off-meeting/) - The ultimate insight look at the TUBERS kick-off meeting The beginning of an engaging journey for the TUBERS project consortium commenced and was sealed with a kick-off meeting! On October 5th 2022, representatives from all partners (DEMCON, TWI Hellas, Alsymex, Bendabl, University of Essex, Brabant Water, Evides, Vitens ) came together to lay the groundwork and find out how to prevent the water
- [The 1st TUBERS project's event participation](https://tubers-project.eu/the-1st-tubers-projects-event-participation/) - What we saw: A vast park located in generally inhospitable terrain/environment for humans to be working extensive hours in.
- [The TUBERS tech joins the ICD ''Robo'' event with Demcon](https://tubers-project.eu/the-tubers-tech-joins-the-icd-robo-event-with-demcon/) - The TUBERS tech joins the ICD ''Robo'' event with Demcon An interesting event for our TUBERS project occurred in the first week of June. On June 3rd 2023, Demcon participated in the ICD “Robo” event as an exhibitor. In the ICD “Robo” event, our partner had a stand in the central area of the largest room in
- [Demcon attends the Vision, Robotics and Motion event](https://tubers-project.eu/demcon-attends-the-vision-robotics-and-motion-event/) - Demcon attends the Vision, Robotics and Motion event Between the 7th and 8th of June 2023, Demcon participated as an exhibitor in the Vision, Robotics & Motion trade fair and convention in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands. Every year, the event brings together companies, experts and interested parties to share knowledge and strengthen networks. Demcon had a small stand where a
- [Project TUBERS attends Smart Water Utilities 2023](https://tubers-project.eu/project-tubers-attends-smart-water-utilities-2023/) - Project TUBERS attends Smart Water Utilities 2023 The Smart Water Utilities conference took place in Amsterdam between 28 - 29 June 2023, uniting experts, researchers, technology companies and providers regarding water leakage and smart water technologies. Therefore, the TUBERS project could not miss this event, so representatives from our partner Alsymex attended it. The goal was to discuss the
- [Project TUBERS & RIMA Alliance: Main Challenges in Inspection & Maintenance Robotics](https://tubers-project.eu/project-tubers-rima-alliance-main-challenges-in-inspection-maintenance-robotics/) - Project TUBERS & RIMA Alliance: Main Challenges in Inspection & Maintenance Robotics Since its initiation, our TUBERS project has sought to develop a system of robotic technologies that will inspect, monitor, and repair micro-leaks in drinking water pipe distribution networks. Therefore, establishing a stronger connection with the RIMA (Robotics for Inspection and Maintenance) Alliance has
- [TUBERS at the France-Morocco Economic Days](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-at-the-france-morocco-economic-days/) - TUBERS at the France-Morocco Economic Days Our project, through our partner Alsymex, was invited to participate in the Summit Day during the “Journées économiques France—Maroc/L'eau: enjeux et perspectives” event. It was organised by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (CFCIM) in partnership with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in France. The whole venture focused on
- [TUBERS attending the WWT Innovation Smart Water Conference 2024](https://tubers-project.eu/arise-project-featured-in-adra-e-brochure/) - TUBERS attending the WWT Innovation Smart Water Conference 2024 Our TUBERS partner, Alsymex, represented by Joel vanden Bosch, attended the WWT Innovation and Smart Water Conference organised by Utility Week Group in Birmingham on March 14, 2024. The 8th annual event hosted water and tech industry delegates and sparked interesting discussions about technologies, resource management, and current challenges regarding water
- [TUBERS research gets published for the first time](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-research-gets-published-for-the-first-time/) - TUBERS research gets published for the first time Our TUBERS consortium is excited to announce its first project publication! The paper, "Enhancing Material Thickness Measurement: Ultrasonic Sensor Data Analysis and Thickness Prediction Using Neural Networks,” was published in the “Applications of Modelling and Simulation" journal in 024. Congratulations to the team from the AI Innovation
- [TUBERS project joins the UK Utility Week 2024](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-project-joins-the-uk-utility-week-2024/) - TUBERS project joins the UK Utility Week 2024 On May 21-22, 2024, TUBERS attended the Utility Week Congress in Birmingham, UK. The event is one of the largest ones in the water industry dedicated to UK utility companies, including water (sewage and drinking water), energy (gas and low-carbon alternatives), and other relevant sectors. In the
- [M21 Meeting finds TUBERS in Bordeaux](https://tubers-project.eu/m21-meeting-finds-tubers-in-bordeaux/) - M21 Meeting finds TUBERS in Bordeaux Coming closer to the two-year mark, the M21 meeting for our Horizon Europe TUBERS project was in order. It was hosted by our project partner, Alsymex and took place on May 23-24 in Bordeaux. At the time of the TUBERS assemblage, the city of Bordeaux hosted the Olympic flame in light
- [TUBERS comes back to the Vision, Robotics & Motion Trade Fair](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-comes-back-to-the-vision-robotics-motion-trade-fair/) - TUBERS comes back to the Vision, Robotics & Motion Trade Fair Our TUBERS project took part in the Vision, Robotics and Motion Trade Fair through our partner Demcon for a second time. This year, the event happened on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th of June, 2024, in the Brabanthallen in s’-Hertogenbosch. In total, the event had 120 exhibitors,
- [TUBERS Project’s First Workshop: Introducing Our Water Infrastructure Solution](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-projects-first-workshop-introducing-our-water-infrastructure-solution/) - TUBERS Project’s First Workshop: Introducing Our Water Infrastructure Solution In October 2024, the EU-funded TUBERS project held an introductory online workshop on October 1st. The event brought together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to discuss advancements in robotic inspection and repair technologies for water distribution pipelines. It provided an opportunity to present the project’s vision
- [TUBERS at the Green Deal Cluster Workshop on AI, Data, and Robotics](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-at-the-green-deal-cluster-workshop-on-ai-data-and-robotics/) - TUBERS at the Green Deal Cluster Workshop on AI, Data, and Robotics The Green Deal Cluster Workshop in Brussels recently brought us together four other prominent EU-funded projects — ALCHIMIA, CLARUS, DARROW and RECLAIM — for an insightful and dynamic exchange on the role of AI, Data, and Robotics in driving green optimisation across industries. During this workshop, as part of
- [DEMCON Showcases TUBERS’ Snake-Like Robot at Business Days Twente 2025](https://tubers-project.eu/demcon-showcases-tubers-snake-like-robot-at-business-days-twente-2025/) - DEMCON Showcases TUBERS’ Snake-Like Robot at Business Days Twente 2025 At Business Days Twente 2025, DEMCON proudly showcased their innovative snake-like robot, developed as part of the TUBERS project. Designed for autonomous pipeline inspection, the robot can navigate complex pipeline structures, detecting issues such as blockages, cracks, and wear. This technology is a game-changer in the field of
- [WEBINAR|The importance of AI, Data, and Robotics for improving the efficiency of critical European infrastructure and industry](https://tubers-project.eu/webinarthe-importance-of-ai-data-and-robotics-for-improving-the-efficiency-of-critical-european-infrastructure-and-industry/) - WEBINAR|The importance of AI, Data, and Robotics for improving the efficiency of critical European infrastructure and industry Register here Join the REACT Cluster's 5th webinar on the importance of AI, Data, and Robotics for improving the efficiency of critical European infrastructure and industry, organised by the TUBERS Project on June 18th. Involving partner projects from
- [Closing Session of REACT Webinar Series Highlights EU Collaboration for a Greener Future](https://tubers-project.eu/closing-session-of-react-webinar-series-highlights-eu-collaboration-for-a-greener-future/) - Closing Session of REACT Webinar Series Highlights EU Collaboration for a Greener Future On June 18th, the 5th and final part of a series of webinars organised by the React Cluster took place. React stands for Resource Efficiency and Automation for Circular Transformation. It’s a collaboration of projects from the EU Green Deal Cluster: ALCHIMIA, DARROW, TUBERS , RECLAIM ,CLARUS and Wood2Wood projects. This
- [TUBERS at the Water Leakage Summit 2025](https://tubers-project.eu/tubers-at-the-water-leakage-summit-2025/) - 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

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- [Home](https://tubers-project.eu/) - Robotics at the service of water Scalable & Modular robotic tools for pipeline inspection & repair Our Mission Statement TUBERS intends to become a resilient protective shield against the many evils that plague the current water distribution system in Europe, such as increased energy consumption, leakages and water contamination. The plan is to prevent or
- [Outcomes](https://tubers-project.eu/outcomes/) - Publications Journals TUBERS featured in H2O Global News: Advancing Smarter Pipeline Inspection and Repair Conference proceedings Title: CargoSync: Efficient Containerd Image Updates in Low-Bandwidth Edge Environments with Rsync-based Delta Compression. Accepted at 2024 IEEE International Conference on Edge Computing and Communications (EDGE), at Shenzhen, China. Publisher: The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated, IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/EDGE62653.2024.00013. CargoSync_IEEE.pdf Invited Talks
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