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CISBOT

amrproductionby SPX Corporation

CISBOT is a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) system that uses autonomous robots to rehabilitate and extend the life of natural gas distribution networks by sealing…

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Manufacturer
SPX Corporation
Form factor
amr
Maturity
production
Lifecycle
active
Deployments
6

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies CISBOT, a amr by SPX Corporation (production): 6 verified deployments on record.

Overview

CISBOT is a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) system that uses autonomous robots to rehabilitate and extend the life of natural gas distribution networks by sealing cast-iron pipe joints from within. Deployed by utility companies across the US and UK, it reduces excavation costs and service disruptions. Operated by ULC Technologies, an SPX Technologies subsidiary.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
production(Full-scale production deployment with repeat customers.)

Key facts

Manufacturer

SPX Corporation

Type

AMR

Maturity

In production

Pricing

No verified price is on record for CISBOT. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (6)

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CISBOT on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Safety record

1 incident on record (1 critical). Most recent: Nov 2015.

critical
1

Most recent: Nov 2015

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Incidents affecting CISBOT (1)

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Common questions

What is CISBOT?
CISBOT is a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) system that uses autonomous robots to rehabilitate and extend the life of natural gas distribution networks by sealing cast-iron pipe joints from within. Deployed by utility companies across the US and UK, it reduces excavation costs and service disruptions. Operated by ULC Technologies, an SPX Technologies subsidiary.
How much does CISBOT cost?
CISBOT's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for CISBOT from SPX Corporation. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is CISBOT actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. CISBOT is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes CISBOT?
CISBOT is made by SPX Corporation, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, founded in 1912.
Where is CISBOT deployed?
6 verified deployments of CISBOT are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA, Northampton, Massachusetts, USA, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
Can you buy CISBOT?
CISBOT is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to CISBOT?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable amr robots to CISBOT include LocusBot, AutoStore System, Skypod, Amazon Robotics fleet.
How does CISBOT compare to LocusBot?
CISBOT and LocusBot (Locus Robotics · 13 deployments) are both amr robots on the DEPLOY registry. CISBOT has 6 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is CISBOT a top amr?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, CISBOT ranks in roughly the top 35% of amr models tracked by the registry.
What is CISBOT's maturity stage?
CISBOT is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is CISBOT safe?
CISBOT has 1 active incident on record in the DEPLOY registry. 1 incident on record (1 critical). Most recent: Nov 2015. Retracted incidents are excluded from this count.
Methodology: Claimed (not independently verified) · no sources on file · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Claimed (not independently verified)

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: production

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: amr

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for CISBOT.

Recent coverage

CISBOT in third-party press

ULC Technologies Announces CISBOT Operator Qualification in Collaboration with the Northeast Gas Association

Mar 17, 2026

CISBOT Completes First 42” Mechanical Joint Project with PSE&G

Apr 1, 2025

SPX acquires ULC Robotics, provider of utilities inspection robotics as a service - The Robot Report

Sep 2, 2020