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A Harrogate-based robotics company, Synovate, has built robots which are set to help reduce leaks in water and gas pipes.
The ‘LeakVISION’ robot uses thermal imagining technology from aircraft to detect minor temperate changes in pipelines and identify leakages.
The robot can be deployed remotely, reducing the excavation needed to find a leak whilst avoiding road closures.
The LeakVISION robot has already been trialled successfully with Northern Gas.
Synovate worked with Northern Gas to train repair-workers to operate the robot. The idea is to make jobs safer and more efficient without making them obsolete.
Simon Langdale, engineering director at Synovate, said:
“The LeakVISION robots will make it easier and faster to identify and fix leaks, which will be a significant benefit to the environment. In addition, deploying robots saves time and resources over traditional excavation methods.
“We are also trialling new technology where the robots will seal leaks from within the pipes, further reducing the need for extensive digging.”
Synovate worked with experts from universities in Sheffield, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds as part of the Pipebots scheme to help create the robots.
In addition to the LeakVISION robot, the company is also designing robots to spot hydrogen leaks.
Artist with Harrogate gallery adds new location in York
Lucy Pittaway, who has a gallery in the centre of Harrogate, has announced a new gallery will be opening in York.
Her existing Harrogate gallery, which is on Prospect Place, features original works of art and prints, as well as various other products including stationary and homeware.
The new gallery in York is located at 21 Coppergate, in close proximity to attractions such as the Jorvick centre, the Shambles and York Minster.
Lucy said:
“We hope our gallery offers a refreshed opportunity for locals to love their high street and enhance the experiences for tourists with a further boost to the city’s visitor economy.”
The new site is Lucy’s sixth solo gallery.
Lucy, who has painted many landmarks from across Yorkshire, added:
“Yorkshire affords us so many opportunities to enjoy diverse landscapes such as fells and valleys, amazing coast lines and vibrant cities and historic towns.”
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