The current generation of tank-cleaning robots across the globe typically relies on suction methods to remove sludge. However, these robots lack an onboard pump, limiting suction pressure to just one bar, which has restricted their performance. BetaTANK’s next-generation robot introduces a breakthrough by incorporating a pump directly on the robot, delivering discharge pressure of 10 bar. This innovation addresses the key limitation faced by earlier robots, significantly improving cleaning efficiency.

In a separate innovation, BetaTANK has also developed a robot with foldable arms specifically designed for cleaning underground storage tanks at petrol pumps.

DC Sekhar, founder of BetaTANK and a former merchant navy oil tanker captain with vast experience in petroleum tank cleaning, stated, “The petroleum industry sector, which includes many Fortune 500 companies, is quite underserved by robotic technologies.” According to industry reports, the robotic solutions market in this niche petroleum sector is projected to grow to between USD 6 billion and 13 billion over the next decade.

BetaTANK’s patented robot has achieved the IECEx Zone ‘0’ standard certification, the highest global safety standard for operations in hydrocarbon environments, further validating its reliability and safety. The company has also secured a patent for its innovation.

Currently, BetaTANK is receiving inquiries from sectors such as steel, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial industries that are looking to de-risk maintenance operations in hazardous tank spaces by eliminating manned entry and adopting robotics.

Sekhar emphasized that BetaTANK’s focus on pioneering technology and addressing customer needs will remain the key driver for its strategic growth in the coming years.