Process

Five steps to
autonomous repair

01

Deployment

O-Seal capsules are introduced into the water system through existing access points: fire hydrants, valve chambers, or service connections. No excavation required.

02

Navigation

Capsules travel passively with water flow, using internal sensors to map their position within the pipe network. Onboard control adjusts buoyancy and orientation.

03

Detection

Miniaturized pressure sensors continuously monitor for anomalies. When a pressure drop indicates a leak, the capsule identifies the exact location with high precision.

04

Sealing

Upon detection, the iris closes to throttle flow through the capsule while the outer shell inflates against the pipe wall. This anchors the unit at the fracture point and creates a secure long-term seal.

05

Retrieval

Units that anchor at a fracture remain in place as the long-term seal. Unanchored units deflate on app command or autonomously before approaching valve locations. Retrieval occurs through mesh collection gates or existing pigging access ports. The companion app flags any unaccounted unit within 48 hours.

Advantages

Why this approach works

01

No Excavation

Works entirely inside existing pipes. Street surface stays intact.

02

No Shutdown

Operates inside live, pressurized water systems without interrupting supply.

03

Real-Time

Detects and seals a fracture in minutes. A conventional repair takes weeks.

04

Scalable

Swarm deployment covers complex networks with one dispatch operation.

See the technology in detail

Explore the CAD models and technical specifications behind O-Seal.