Research - Competitors

Competitors

There are a few different types of competitors for our product. The main ones would be specifically the Vactor trucks and the Schwalm model robots.

Vactor Trucks

The vactor trucks would be one of the main competitors because they are currently used by the cities of McAllen and Edinburg. The vector trucks work by creating a vacuum using a powerful pump. Then by simply opening the shutoff valves, the tank tries to equalize the pressure, thus allowing for the tank to suck up liquids and debris. There are even some vactor trucks that reuse their own water to remove said blockages.

Schwalm Model Robots

The schwalm model robots are the other major competitor that we would see. The companies that handle these models originate from outside of the U.S., but have recently started to opened up offices in the country. The models are all a series of robots that fall under the same patent, therefore they all have a similar design. They all have a slender cylindrical body, 4 wheels, and are fully modular allowing for the robot to handle different tasks. The models can even cut through most obstructions using different attachments such as water jets, angle grinders, and chisels.