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Water Main Visibility Starts Here
Many utilities plan million-dollar infrastructure projects with limited visibility into actual pipe conditions. Motmot changes that. Our J-Series robot launches through existing fire hydrants to investigate the condition of live, pressurized pipe and collect data without excavation.
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Field deployments across the midwest and beyond
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Your Toolbox Just Got Happier
Lease the J-Series for self-deployment and put water main inspection in your crew’s hands. Lower inspection costs, eliminate mobilization charges, and decide when, where, and how often to investigate.
No Mobilization Charges
Put your budget toward inspections instead of crew travel.
Investigate on Your Terms
Check concerns and revisit findings on your schedule.
Keep Water Service Running
Inspect through your own hydrants without excavation or service disruption.
The J-Series at a Glance
Range depends on the pipe, flow, access, and site conditions.
Up to 1,800 ft
Up to 900 feet in either direction from one hydrant.
6-inch and larger pipe
For distribution and transmission mains. We confirm your pipe and hydrant are a fit before you deploy.
0 robots lost. 0 robots stuck.
A tether keeps the robot connected to your crew on every run.
Investigate Before You Replace
Pipe age and drawings help you plan. Seeing inside the pipe helps you decide what needs work. With the J-Series on hand, your crew can check a concern and come back for a closer look.
Use what you find to guide repairs, or check a planned replacement before committing to construction.
More Than Leak Detection. More Than Inspection.
01
Check Pipe Condition
Look for buildup, damaged joints, valve health, and blockages. Use what you find to plan maintenance and repairs.
02
Check Your Maps and Records
Compare what's inside the pipe with your maps and drawings. Use the findings to verify pipe routes and fittings, and update your GIS when something doesn't match.
03
Investigate Low Pressure or a Suspected Leak
Look inside the main to narrow down a flow or pressure problem. Video and sensor data can guide your next field check.
03
Plan Repairs and Replacement
Check the pipe before design and bid documents are final. Give your utility and engineer a clearer picture of where work is needed.
How Self- Deployment Works
1
Lease the J-Series
Choose a lease for your utility. We help confirm your water main and hydrant access are a fit.
2
Train
Your Crew
Motmot trains your team to set up, deploy, and retrieve the robot. Your crew runs the investigation, with support from Motmot.
3
Investigate on Your Schedule
Your crew launches through an approved hydrant and collects video and sensor data. Investigate as often as you need, with no mobilization charge for each visit.
4
Review the Findings
Motmot cleans your investigation data and loads it into your dashboard. Use the findings to plan repairs, update records, or take a closer look.
Motmot in the Field
Field Projects Across Michigan & Beyond
Detroit
Investigation of a new ductile iron water main for DWSD before it entered service.
Fenton
Investigation of a cast iron supply line serving city water infrastructure.
Sault Ste. Marie
Investigation inside a 36-inch cast iron intake built in 1902.
Adrian
Investigation of a 30-inch clarifier pipe at the water treatment plant.
Bring Water Main Investigation to Your Utility
Tell us about your system and your field crew. We'll talk through access, training, and a J-Series lease that fits your utility.