Aligns with Harit Sagar and AMRUT Missions to Revolutionise Data-Driven Water Management
Mumbai: Strengthening India’s commitment to sustainable and technology-led waterbody rejuvenation, Bengaluru-based Clear Robotics India Pvt. Ltd. has launched its first fleet of 25 AI-powered autonomous “Clearbots”, aligning with the objectives of India’s Harit Sagar and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) initiatives.
These advanced electric unmanned marine robots are designed to transform waterbody management through proactive, data-driven environmental monitoring and restoration, moving beyond traditional reactive clean-up methods making it three times safer and efficient.
Currently deployed across major government projects, these next-generation Clearbots are enhancing the safety, efficiency, and intelligence of marine operations. Equipped to remove floating waste, invasive hyacinth, while also conducting bathymetric surveys, draft surveys, and real-time water quality analysis, — all while operating emission-free and without risking human safety.
Several government bodies across India — including the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA).
Mumbai; the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC); Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC); Gaya Nagar Nigam; Adoor Municipality; and Meghalayan Age Limited, a Government of Meghalaya enterprise — have joined hands with Clear Robotics India Pvt. Ltd., to introduce AI-powered robotic cleaning vessels for sustainable waterway management. The initiative aims to make cleaning operations up to three times safer and more efficient, contributing to cleaner ports, lakes, and urban water bodies across the country. The company works in partnership with Ram Enviro & Infra LLP in the Mumbai region providing all-round support.
At the JNPA in Mumbai, the Clearbot Class 3 has removed over 6.5 tons of waste since October 2024, improving marine waste management at one of India’s busiest ports.
The BMC has deployed two Class 3 units at the Gateway of India and Badhwar Park in Cuffe Parade, to maintain cleaner and more sustainable waterfronts.
ONGC procured a Class 2 Clearbot and later donated it to the Thane Municipal Commission, where it continues regular lake cleaning operations as part of the city’s waste management drive.
In Gaya, Bihar, a Class 2 Clearbot removed 5.5 tons of waste in just 15 days during the Pitru Paksha Mela, drawing the attention of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who visited the site to witness the vessel in action.
Further south in Adoor, Kerala, under the AMRUT Mission, the Clearbot Alligator cleared 14,164 square meters of lake surface covered with invasive African weeds within 44 days, averaging nearly 500 square meters per day.
In Meghalaya’s Umiam Lake, under Meghalayan Age Limited and the Smart Village Movement (SVM), a Class 3 Clearbot has cleared over 44 tons of waste since May 2024, significantly improving water quality and boosting tourism potential.
Clearbot’s electric, zero-emission fleet comprises three vessel models — Alligator, Class 2, and Class 3 — each designed for a wide range of cleaning and surveying operations. These autonomous or remotely operated vessels require minimal training, making them efficient, sustainable, and easy to use across varied conditions.
The Clearbot Alligator, the largest in the fleet, can clean up to 500 sq. m of water daily, collecting nearly a ton of water hyacinth and weeds in a single run.
The compact Class 2 vessel, designed for narrow waterways and shallow areas, carries up to 150 kg per mission. The Class 3 model is engineered for maximum operational range and its robust design allows it to navigate open waters and tackle debris even in high-current areas and varying seasonal conditions.
Both the Class 2 and Class 3 operate for up to eight hours and come equipped with autonomous navigation, on-board cameras, real-time mapping, and obstacle detection for safe and efficient missions.
All Clearbot vessels are fully electric and designed to support a wide range of marine surveys. With an AI-powered mission planning and reporting system, they are simple to operate and can be quickly adopted by municipal and port authorities with minimal training.
The integrated system collects high-resolution underwater data essential for effective port and water management—helping update nautical charts, monitor seabed changes, and inspect underwater infrastructure. In addition, the onboard sensor suite continuously measures key water quality indicators such as pollutants, dissolved oxygen, salinity, temperature, and pH. This allows early detection of contamination and promotes data-driven water resource management. Clearbot’s transparent and intelligent approach to pollution monitoring is already being piloted in the Philippines, underscoring its commitment to advancing cleaner, smarter marine operations worldwide.
Clearbot’s vessels are equipped with advanced environmental sensors and an integrated Autonomous Marine Survey System (AMSS) that expand their role beyond waste collection. The sensor suite continuously monitors key water quality parameters — including pollutants, dissolved oxygen, salinity, temperature, and pH levels — enabling early detection of contamination and supporting informed water resource management. Meanwhile, the AMSS captures high-resolution underwater data to update nautical charts and monitor seabed changes, contributing to safer navigation and more efficient dredging operations.
Sidhant Gupta, CEO, Clear Robotics said, “Our partnerships with JNPA, BMC, and other authorities go beyond cleaning operations—they represent a commitment to redefining marine governance in India. The enthusiastic adoption of the first fleet of 25 Clearbots validates the urgent demand for indigenous, scalable AI solutions to protect India's critical waterways. Through this collaboration, we are collectively setting a new national benchmark that aligns seamlessly with the country's sustainable development goals.”
Utkarsh Goel, CTO, Clear Robotics, further added, “The true power of the Clearbots lies in the real-time environmental data they generate, from bathymetric mapping to detailed water quality insights. This enables port and urban management to move from reactive clean-ups to proactive, data-led interventions. Crucially, by handling high-risk surveying and cleaning tasks autonomously, this technology is already proving to make essential marine operations three times safer and more efficient”.
As India strengthens its sustainability goals, partnerships with innovators like Clearbot are redefining how the nation monitors and restores its water bodies — paving the way for smarter, cleaner, and greener marine operations across the country.
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