Mar 19: Genrobotics, the pioneering Indian deep-tech leader, transforming sanitation through advanced technology, has secured a ₹17 crore tender from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for the deployment of its advanced Bandicoot Mobility+ robotic sewer cleaning systems. As per the tender, 7 robotic units will be deployed across 7 zones in Ahmedabad, along with a 5-year operations and maintenance (O&M) contract.
A key innovation of the system is its detachable robotic unit, which can be deployed independently from the vehicle. This enables access to narrow urban spaces and gullies as small as 80 cm wide, where conventional sewer cleaning machines are unable to operate. This capability is particularly critical in dense urban environments like Ahmedabad, where accessibility constraints have historically led to manual interventions there by casualties. This initiative streamlines sewer maintenance operations, establishing a new benchmark for safety and efficiency in AMC urban infrastructure.
The Bandicoot Mobility+ is an advanced, vehicle-mounted robotic sewer cleaning system that integrates powerful robotic cleaning capabilities with an onboard waste management system. This will enables a complete mechanized workflow from sludge and debris extraction inside manholes to transferring waste into an integrated collection unit and helps in transporting it to treatment facilities eliminating all need for human contact with hazardous waste at any stage of the process.
Speaking on the development, Arun George, Co-founder, Genrobotics, said:
“Securing the AMC tender validates our ‘Made in India’ approach to complex engineering. With this partnership, Ahmedabad is setting a new benchmark for smart city infrastructure. Our goal is simple: zero human entry into sewers. By deploying advanced robotics—complete with gas sensors and waterproof robotic arms—we are turning a traditionally hazardous task into a safe, tech-driven operation. We’re proud to see Indian cities scaling with indigenous technology that is now being exported to the world.”
Genrobotics has already demonstrated the effectiveness of its robotic systems across multiple cities in Gujarat including recent deployment in Rajkot and Maharashtra and other 23 states, supporting municipal bodies in managing complex sewer networks and enabling safe cleaning in hard-to-reach areas.
With this latest tender, Genrobotics continues to expand its footprint both in India and globally, reinforcing its mission to eliminate manual scavenging through cutting-edge robotic innovation while building scalable, technology-driven solutions for critical infrastructure challenges.
Genrobotics’ Bandicoot robots are currently deployed across 23 states and union territories in India, supporting over 180 urban local bodies in transitioning from hazardous manual sewer cleaning practices to safe, mechanized, and technology-driven sanitation management.
By ensuring zero human entry and zero direct contact with waste, the system aligns with the provisions of the Manual Scavenging Prohibition (MS) Act, supporting the elimination of manual scavenging in urban sanitation operations and increasing safety and efficiency.
