Lukas Bircher - TALPA-Inspection
Contactless, automated, and cost-efficient corrosion inspection
(source: L. Bircher)
TALPA-Inspection has developed two revolutionary, non-destructive technologies for corrosion assessment in reinforced concrete structures like tunnels, bridges, and retaining walls.
These methods are cost-effective, time-efficient, and sustainable, enhancing safety while eliminating the need for heavy equipment, excavations, or extended road closures.
These innovative methods open the door to fully automated and future autonomous inspections, potentially using drones or other robots, to further enhance infrastructure safety and longevity.
Patrick Pfändler, Lukas Bircher (Pioneer Fellow) and Federico Martinelli–Orlando (left to right)