Axonbotic | PitBot - Robotic HVAC Chiller Maintenance Platform

Architectural Excellence

The PitBot Robotic Platform

Designed specifically for dense 2,000 to 5,000 tube commercial chiller bundles in skyscrapers and district cooling plants.

VLLM Visual Intelligence

Visual Large Language Models act as the "eyes," reasoning about geometry, instantly identifying deformed or blocked tubes, and setting up zero-calibration digital twins.

6-Axis KUKA Precision

Waterproof foundry-grade robotic arm engineered for sub-millimeter tube sheet alignment, executing non-linear cleaning around restricted plant room obstacles.

Human-in-the-Loop Safety

Tablet-based operator UI providing remote tele-operation safety bridges and active learning algorithms, transforming technicians into high-tech supervisors.

Hardware & Fluid Dynamics

Engineered for High-Pressure Industrial Demands

Traditional manual cleaning requires tedious one-by-one manual insertion under hazardous conditions. PitBot replaces manual fatigue with simultaneous multi-tube manifolds and common-rail pump architecture.

Multi-Flexible Manifold: Cleans 3 tubes simultaneously in Phase 1, scaling up to 6 tubes in Phase 2.
200-Bar Precision Jets: Optimized volumetric flow rate ($3 \times Q$) with common-rail pressure control.
Rigid Kinematic Base: Outrigger grounding jacks isolate chassis compliance for absolute trajectory stability.

ROBOTIC PLATFORM KUKA KR 120 Foundry

ALIGNMENT PRECISION Sub-millimeter (< 0.5mm)

OPERATING PRESSURE 180 – 200 Bar

DEPLOYMENT MODEL Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS)

SAFETY PROTOCOL HITL Remote Tablet UI

Value Proposition

Turning Maintenance into an Asset Optimization Engine

Fouling spikes energy consumption by 10%. Every 1°C of thermal exchange inefficiency bleeds over HK$100,000 monthly. PitBot pays for itself within days of regained efficiency.

Traditional Manual Paradigm

• 8 Weeks total downtime per major chiller overhaul
• 3-4 specialized high-risk manual operators
• Subjective, non-scientific monitoring and quality risks
• High exposure to hazardous chemicals and pressure safety hazards

The Axonbotic PitBot Model

• 3 Weeks accelerated shutdown cycle
• 1 Operator + Robotic system (solves labor shortages)
• Automated Digital Twin & Eddy Current Testing (ECT) mapping
• Zero-risk remote operation with guaranteed peak thermal efficiency

About Axonbotic Innovation

Empowering Human Capability Through Physical AI

Our Vision

The Future We See

A world where advanced robotics and physical AI expand human potential, transforming heavy industries into safer, smarter, and more sustainable environments.

Our Mission

What We Do

To engineer augmentative robotic solutions—led by our flagship platform, PitBot—that empower workers rather than replace them, solving unmet industrial demands.

Who We Are

Cross-Domain Expertise

Our team brings together leaders across robotics, automation, physical AI, digital twins, and Non-destructive Testing (NDT) to deliver verifiable, high-impact innovation.

Leadership & Expertise

The Founding Team

Kenneth Tjoeng

CEO & Founder

• Ex-HKU Boston Dynamic Team Researcher
• DeepTech solution Architect & Specialist
• HA digital transformation project manager

Nigel Ko

Innovation & Business Development Advisor

• Adjunct Professor CAI, CityU
• Serial Entrepreneur & NDT Engineer
• 20+ Exp. in facilities mgt. Industry

Ernest Chan

Co-founder & CSO

• Specializes in corporate and business strategies
• Drives strategic commercial expansion
• Scales high-tech operational models

Impact Estimator

Calculate Your Plant's Energy Waste Recovery

Select standard plant metrics from the dropdown or choose custom to type your exact facility numbers.

Chiller Cooling Capacity (Tons)

Tube Fouling Rate (%)

Estimated Monthly Waste Prevented

HK$ 125,000

🌱 18.5 Tons CO2e / Month

Calculation Logic: Based on 0.6 kW/ton baseline efficiency, HK$ 1.5/kWh electricity tariff, and 0.7 kg CO2/kWh emission factor scaled by thermal fouling penalty.

*Disclaimer: All figures generated by this calculator are estimates for reference and preliminary planning purposes only. Axonbotic Innovation Limited does not assume liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Actual performance may vary according to specific plant configurations and operating conditions.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to drain the entire chiller system during deployment?

No. PitBot is engineered for rapid staging, sealing directly onto individual water boxes with zero requirement for complete system draining, minimizing plant disruption.

How long does a typical 3,000-tube bundle overhaul take?

While traditional manual methods average 8 weeks of intensive labor, PitBot's parallel high-pressure manifold system cuts the total maintenance window down to just 3 weeks.

What safety protocols are in place for plant operators?

The platform utilizes a Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) tablet interface, allowing technicians to supervise operations remotely and maintain complete control away from high-pressure spray zones.

Get Started

Schedule a Plant Pilot Consultation

Connect with our engineering team to evaluate your facility's chiller specifications and deployment timeline.