Swarm-Scale Infrastructure Repair is a collective robotics technology involving thousands of micro-bots working together to repair cracks and damages in infrastructure such as roads or pipes from the inside.
Efficient and cost-effective repair of large-scale infrastructure damages that are difficult for human workers to access or reach.
These micro-bots communicate using stigmergic patterns, similar to how ant colonies optimize their behavior. They locate damage through sensors, then collectively repair it by depositing materials like resin or sealing agents.
The micro-bots are manufactured in small, compact units with minimal components. They require precise assembly techniques but can be produced at scale using standard manufacturing processes.
Micro-bots are built through a combination of microfabrication and additive manufacturing. Each bot is equipped with sensors, communication modules, and actuators for movement and material deposition.
Field units draw low hundreds of watts; fabrication is energy-intensive due to vacuum baking. Operation requires minimal power as bots are designed to be energy-efficient.
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