How Pipe Sleuth Optimized Inference Using the Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ Toolkit

Regular inspection of underground water/sewage pipeline is required in the water utility industry. Inspection helps prioritize periodic maintenance tasks that help avoid pipe leakage, breakage, and blockage, which might result in property damage or safety hazards. Leveraging the Intel® Distribution of OpenVINO™ Toolkit and CNN-based deep learning inferencing on edge devices with Intel CPUs, the team was able to automate pipe condition assessment with real-time performance.