Standard inspection equipment relies on surface friction to move, rendering crawlers useless once pipes fill with mud or water. By replacing tires and tracks with a screw-drive mechanism, the TRACER X20 propels itself through submerged environments, effectively eliminating the need for bypass pumping or weather-dependent delays. The system supports pipe diameters from 24 to 157 inches and possesses the range to cover 6,700 feet in a single deployment.

Designed for demanding industrial and municipal utility work, the robot features an IP68-rated submersible housing equipped with HD pan-tilt-zoom cameras and high-intensity LED lighting. For conditions where visibility is completely compromised, crews can integrate optional sonar or 2D LiDAR sensors. According to Josh, a sales specialist at FIBERSCOPE, the technology targets the specific operational bottleneck of flooded infrastructure, providing a direct solution for departments that previously had to postpone essential maintenance until conditions improved.