Thiruvananthapuram, Jan. 29 -- In a major step to phase out manual scavenging and ensure safety of sanitation workers, the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation today commissioned G-Spider, an AI-powered robotic canal cleaning system developed by Kerala-based startup Genrobotics, at the Amayizhanchan Canal near Railway Station premises at Thampanoor in the city.
Minister for Local Self-Governments M.B. Rajesh launched the G-Spider at a function presided over by Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V V Rajesh.
The AI-powered canal cleaning project is a joint initiative of the City Corporation and Technopark-based Genrobotic Innovations, which developed Bandicoot, the world's first robotic scavenger.
Corporation Deputy Mayor Smt Asha Nath G S; Di...