Talpa-Inspection

As an ETH Zurich spinoff, TALPA-Inspection is changing the future of infrastructure maintenance. We are solving one of the industry's oldest challenges: how to assess the health of critical structures like bridges and tunnels without the massive costs, safety risks, and public disruptions of traditional methods. Our core breakthrough is a patented (patent-pending), non-contact sensor that revolutionizes how corrosion data is acquired. We use the same trusted electrochemical science (half-cell potential mapping) that engineers already rely on, ensuring our data is immediately actionable and aligns with industry standards. The innovation is in our method. Instead of designing a costly, specialized drone, we engineered a revolutionary sensor that is lightweight and adaptable enough to be deployed by the most effective commercial drones and robots on the market. This approach delivers immediate and substantial benefits to infrastructure owners and asset managers: Zero Disruptions: Our robotic inspections completely eliminate the need for traffic closures, expensive cranes, and cumbersome scaffolding, saving significant costs and preventing public inconvenience. Unmatched Safety & Speed: We conduct comprehensive inspections in a fraction of the time of manual methods, all while keeping personnel safely on the ground. Actionable Digital Intelligence: We seamlessly integrate high-resolution corrosion data into 3D digital reconstructions of the structure. This creates a powerful "digital twin," empowering engineers with the clear, comprehensive intelligence needed to shift from reactive repairs to true predictive maintenance, ultimately extending the life of critical assets. Our mission is to set a new global standard for infrastructure assessment. We partner with asset owners and engineering firms to digitize their maintenance workflows, ensuring our built environment is safer, more resilient, and managed more sustainably.