HULO.ai provides advanced analytics to water utilities for real-time leak detection and localization within distribution networks. This solution accurately sizes leaks and directs field teams efficiently, significantly reducing non-revenue water losses. The platform operates using existing pressure and flow sensors, avoiding the high costs associated with traditional DMA structures or extensive sensor deployment.
Funding
$871.5K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Water utilities face significant challenges in detecting and managing leaks in their distribution networks, leading to substantial water loss and increased operational costs. Traditional leak detection methods often rely on historical data, require high upfront investment, and produce many false positives. This makes it difficult to identify and address leaks early, contributing to water scarcity and financial losses.
Solution
HULO.ai offers a real-time anomaly detection and leak localization platform that helps water utilities identify and quantify leaks in their networks without requiring historical data. Using AI-powered algorithms, HULO detects anomalies in the early stages, classifies them, and pinpoints the location and size of leaks. The platform provides water companies with tailored solutions and knowledge about their water network, enabling them to save time, water, and money.
Target Audience
HULO.ai primarily targets water utilities seeking to reduce non-revenue water and improve the efficiency of their water distribution networks, as well as service providers offering leak detection services to these utilities.
Features
- Real-time anomaly detection using AI, without the need for historical data
- Anomaly classification to prioritize alarms and identify different types of issues
- Leak localization using both model and data-driven approaches for accurate pinpointing
- Leak sizing to identify and prioritize the largest leaks for repair
- Sensor positioning module to optimize sensor placement for comprehensive network monitoring
- Explainable AI that provides insights into the reasoning behind the detected anomalies
- Cloud-based platform accessible to both water companies and service providers