On October 1–2, 2026, the VIII International scientific and practical conference "Scientific and technical progress in the housing and public utilities sector" was held in Minsk. Semen Evgenievich Nechaev, Director of NEWLAND technology LLC, presented a report titled "The experience of applying AI technologies in the housing and public utilities sector on the example of the Mobile Inspector application". The focus was on ways to automate routine field operations.
From paper to a digital trail
Manual inspection of utility meters is still fraught with classic industry problems: double data entry from paper to a database, typos, suboptimal routes, and the lack of objective verification of readings. In our report, we shared how machine vision technologies help solve these challenges without complicating workflows.
What can Mobile Inspector do?
Mobile Inspector is an application for utility companies that turns an employee's regular smartphone into a smart tool for working with utility meters.
Key features:
- AI readings recognition. A neural network automatically reads data from a photo of the meter and fills in the required fields on its own.
- Fraud protection. The photo is attached to the meter's profile. This creates a digital trail and eliminates the possibility of falsified readings.
- Offline operation. The built-in AI model runs directly on the device, without sending data to the cloud. The app functions without an internet connection, and synchronization with the main database occurs automatically once connectivity is restored.
- Smart logistics. The app builds the optimal pedestrian or vehicle route based on route logs and works as a full-fledged navigator.
- Inspection history. Access to previous photos of the meter directly on site helps to quickly identify discrepancies.
- API integration. Mobile Inspector can become part of an information system for utility settlements with corporate entities. Using the API, the solution integrates into the existing accounting systems of enterprises and can be adapted for any type of resource: water, heat, gas, or electricity.
Our plans
The conference confirmed the steady interest of the public utilities sector in practical IT tools that eliminate routine and make industry processes more transparent. We continue to develop the Mobile Inspector app, adapting it to the real-world tasks of water utilities, heating networks, and energy supply companies.
We invite you to discuss how Mobile Inspector can be integrated into your enterprise's processes. Contact us: phone +375 (17) 336-11-06, email: contact@newland.by