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CISBOT

ULC's CISBOT is a robot that travels inside live natural-gas mains to seal leaking cast-iron joints from the inside, extending pipe life without excavation; it…

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Manufacturer
ULC Technologies
Form factor
industrial_robot
Maturity
research
Lifecycle
active
Website
ulctechnologies.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies CISBOT, a industrial robot by ULC Technologies (research). 2 sources back the record.

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Overview

ULC's CISBOT is a robot that travels inside live natural-gas mains to seal leaking cast-iron joints from the inside, extending pipe life without excavation; it can work over half a mile in either direction from a single entry point.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
research(Lab-stage only; no commercial or public deployment reported.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Range

0.5+ mi each direction

Operation

live gas main, no excavation

Class

in-pipe gas-main repair robot

Specs

Class

in-pipe gas-main repair robot

Range

0.5+ mi each direction

Operation

live gas main, no excavation

Data & sources

Web sources

2

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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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CISBOT on the deployment map

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Recent activity

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Safety record

No incidents on record for CISBOT.

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Sources (2)

  1. https://ulctechnologies.com/ulc-technologies-expands-cisbot-robotic-gas-main-repair-technology/
  2. https://www.ulctechnologies.com/cisbot/

Common questions

What is CISBOT?
ULC's CISBOT is a robot that travels inside live natural-gas mains to seal leaking cast-iron joints from the inside, extending pipe life without excavation; it can work over half a mile in either direction from a single entry point.
How much does CISBOT cost?
CISBOT's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for CISBOT from ULC Technologies. 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?
CISBOT is at the research stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes CISBOT?
CISBOT is made by ULC Technologies, based in Deer Park, NY.
Can you buy CISBOT?
CISBOT is at research stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to CISBOT?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable industrial_robot robots to CISBOT include Rowa Vmax, ZenRobotics Recycler, ABB IRB 6700, AmbiSort A-Series.
How does CISBOT compare to Rowa Vmax?
CISBOT and Rowa Vmax (BD Rowa · 8 deployments) are both industrial_robot robots on the DEPLOY registry. CISBOT has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is CISBOT a top industrial_robot?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, CISBOT ranks in roughly the top 64% of industrial_robot models tracked by the registry.
What is CISBOT's maturity stage?
CISBOT is at the research stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Research stage means active development without commercial deployments on file.
Where is CISBOT deployed?
No verified deployments of CISBOT are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is CISBOT safe?
CISBOT has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-12

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-07-12

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: research

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: industrial_robot

Sources by quality tier

2
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Unclassified source

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

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May 6, 2025

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

Apr 1, 2025