Laurence Allen Explains TerraNova's Flood-Control Robots

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    Laurence Allen explains TerraNova's approach to raising flood-prone land by pumping a wood-and-water slurry into the subsurface. The interview distinguishes elevation-based protection from seawalls and describes early pilot and commercial projects, while recognizing customer skepticism and the need for locally relevant case studies.

    The proposed modular fleet uses a mixing unit and tracked pump pods, with autonomy focused on injection pressure, fluid composition and sensor feedback rather than vehicle movement. Allen discusses contractor licensing, project scale and possible infrastructure applications, presenting costs and capacity as his company's claims rather than independent guarantees.

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    Sophia Dew, Laurence Allen and Sofia Puccini beneath the headline Robots for Flood Resilience on a black background. Framed in blue with WWW.ARTIFICIAL-INTELLIGENCE.VIDEO, 16 July 2026 and duration 20m 30s.

    Laurence Allen explains TerraNova's approach to raising flood-prone land by pumping a wood-and-water slurry into the subsurface. The interview distinguishes elevation-based protection from seawalls and describes early pilot and commercial projects, while recognizing customer skepticism and the need for locally relevant case studies.