Mini robots detect and fix water pipe leaks without digging

Uber Eats uses four-wheeled robots to handle the final stretch of food delivery. Fixing underground water pipes usually means digging up roads and sidewalks -- a process that's disruptive and expensive. However, researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. are working on a different approach. They've developed small robots called "Pipebots" that can travel inside water pipes to find and potentially repair leaks, all without any excavation. Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy Report Get my best tech tips, urgent security alerts, and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox.