Hydropower plants often rely on decades-old infrastructure exposed to extreme environmental and operational conditions. Penstocks, shafts, and tunnels face corrosion, deformation, and reduced integrity over time — but inspecting them is dangerous, expensive, and often incomplete using traditional methods.

With DDS3, PIPEIN provides a safe and data-rich alternative. Our robotic suite can navigate submerged, pressurized (up to 60 bar), and steep environments with ease, gathering high-resolution data through ultrasonic probes, 3D mapping, and onboard navigation systems. The result is a comprehensive understanding of asset conditions, enabling smarter maintenance strategies and longer asset lifespans.

All inspection data — including visual, structural, and geometric layers — is processed and visualized through the Seahorse platform. This creates a detailed digital twin of the asset, allowing operators to monitor deterioration, plan interventions, and document the infrastructure lifecycle over time.