A new London start-up has launched the UK鈥檚 first AI leak defence system.
Hero Labs, founded in September 2018 by Krystian Zajac, has revealed its Sonic leak defense system which combats water leaks in the home in real-time.
Fitted easily, in most cases under the sink, it鈥檚 the only product in the UK to use ultrasonic technology to monitor water use and then spot anything unusual using AI algorithms 鈥� from a slow dripping tap to a burst water pipe.
It sends an alert via the Sonic app and can automatically shut off the water supply to prevent a water leak, potentially damaging possessions and property.
Users can add an optional Hero Assist platform, which adds human-based monitoring of the supply and a 24/7 emergency assistance service.
Headquartered in London, the company has plans to install its cutting-edge tech into thousands of properties in the UK in next two years.
鈥淲ater leaks are a massive issue in the UK, from damaging people鈥檚 homes and possessions to destroying the environment, but very little is being done about it,鈥� said Krystian Zajac, founder and CEO of Hero Labs.
鈥淲e want to help people eradicate leaks altogether. Our cutting-edge, AI-powered technology is designed to stop water leaks at the source, saving businesses and insurers money on claims, and saving consumers hassle.
鈥淪onic is just the tip of the iceberg for us, and we鈥檒l be continually innovating to bring even more solutions to consumers.鈥�
Zajac launched the UK鈥檚 first smart home insurer, Neos, which Aviva took a majority share in at the end of 2018.
Hamish Neale, commercial director of Hero Labs, added: 鈥淎nyone who鈥檚 experienced a water leak in their property knows the trauma it causes.
鈥淏eing able to turn off your water supply from an app is the kind of futuristic technology that shouldn鈥檛 be exclusive to the world鈥檚 super rich – we want everyone to be able to protect their property and for customers to trust us to do this.
鈥淭hat鈥檚 why we鈥檝e developed a neat solution to water leaks from the ground up that is accessible to everyone.鈥�
Sonic will be launching to consumers in Autumn 2019.