MUMBAI, India, July 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641062552 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on May 18, 2026, for Swimming Pool Cleaning Without Water.
Inventors include Indi Reddy Venkat Pavan Chandra Reddr; Dr Nagaraju; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on July 10, 2026, under issue no. 28/2026.
Abstract: This project introduces an innovative solution for cleaning swimming pools with draining the water, using a cyber-physical embedded robotic system. The goal is to maintain hygiene and remove algae or debris from the pool while conserving water, which is a critical resource. The system is powered by an embedded controller and equipped with motor-driven rotating brushes, suction mechanisms, and an underwater vision system. A Wi-Fi module allows remote monitoring and control via smartphone, while sensors detect pool dimensions, contamination levels, and navigation paths. This embedded cleaning bot demonstrates a complete cyber-physical loop, enhancing sustainability, automation, and efficiency in swimming pool maintenance. This project proposes a sustainable and smart solution for cleaning swimming pools without the need to drain water, thus addressing the twin challenges of water conservation and manual labor reduction. The system is built using embedded computing technologies and functions as a cyber-physical robotic cleaner that operates underwater. It integrates various components such as pH sensors, ultrasonic detectors, motorized brushes, suction pumps, and underwater cameras. These components are controlled by a microcontroller (Arduino/Raspberry Pi) and communicate with a mobile application via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, enabling real-time monitoring and remote control. The robot uses embedded intelligence to detect algae, dirt, or debris and clean the floor and sidewalls of the pool using its mechanical arms and suction system. A vision-based system allows it to avoid obstacles and follow optimized cleaning paths. The embedded software collects data from the sensors, processes it, and controls the actuators to execute cleaning operations efficiently. The design demonstrates a complete cyber-physical feedback loop, where sensing, processing, actuation, and feedback happen in real-time. This solution eliminates the need to empty large volumes of water, saving thousands of liters per cleaning cycle, and is particularly useful in regions facing water scarcity. Additionally, it reduces dependency on human labour and allows for scheduled or automated cleaning, increasing hygiene, efficiency, and sustainability. The project is scalable and can be customized for different pool sizes and environments, offering a promising innovation for the residential, commerciafjin ospitali^y sectors.
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