What Is the Project?
Tellux is a groundbreaking start-up specialized in the analysis of polluted soils using a cutting-edge technology combining hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence. Created in 2019 and based in Normandy, Tellux is revolutionizing soil analysis with its patented innovation: the HyperLab. Positioned firmly in the market of polluted sites and soils, the HyperLab serves as a decision-making tool that improves quality, controls costs, and respects decontamination deadlines. This service offers multi-parameter soil analyses right on site, in real time—using the latest innovations in hyperspectral imaging and artificial intelligence—ensuring that the challenges of momentarily unpredictable pollution are met head-on.
Main Benefit
The primary benefits of the HyperLab can be summarized as follows:
- Increased precision and representativeness of diagnostics through multi-parameter analysis.
- Reduction of diagnostic errors, thereby minimizing the volumes of potentially polluted soils.
- High-resolution imagery, delivering 1 GB of spatial and spectral data per linear meter of measurement.
- Real-time analysis delivering results in just 1 minute, which greatly accelerates decision-making processes.
- On-site, mobile capability that ensures immediate results and quicker project completions.
This array of benefits makes the HyperLab an irresistible tool for decision-makers in major decontamination and land rehabilitation projects.
Current Issues in Soil Analysis
Prior to innovations like the HyperLab, the soil analysis process was fraught with challenges. Traditional methods often involved soil surveys with a notable lack of precision and sample collections that did not capture the true representativeness of the site. In most cases, samples were sent off for laboratory analysis—resulting in long waiting times for chemical analysis results. These delays, coupled with the imprecision of analysis strategies and the risks of human error in sample selection, often led to costly project delays. Stakeholders were frequently met with conflicting interests, and the consequences of a late discovery of pollutants were severe in terms of cost, delays, and reputation damage. It is clear that the old methods were neither efficient nor reliable.
Innovative Technology
At the heart of Tellux’s technological leap is the HyperLab, a patented innovation that couples chemical analysis with digital imaging. Imagine a system capable of delivering a multi-parameter soil analysis that covers a range of essential factors—from lithology to hydrocarbon concentrations—to high-resolution imaging that captures every detail. This means obtaining 1 GB of spatial and spectral data per linear meter of measurement, a true revolution in the field. Combining these capabilities with artificial intelligence, the HyperLab provides results in just one minute, in real time. This blend of hyperspectral imaging and AI not only resolves the current issues of precision and delay, but it also opens up a world of dynamic, informed responses to unexpected pollution scenarios… truly a leap forward.
Diverse Solutions Offered
Tellux’s service is designed to support a broad array of projects. From pre-study diagnostics to active decontamination efforts—such as excavation, soil venting, on-site soil sorting, sending soil to processing centers, or even onsite containment—the HyperLab is versatile and robust. Additionally, these solutions extend into the realm of ecosystem services, being well-suited for projects aimed at ecological restoration of degraded land. The diverse nature of Tellux’s offerings means that stakeholders across various fields can rely on a technology that is adaptable to multiple stages of a project, ensuring that each phase is handled with precision and efficiency. This adaptability makes the HyperLab an invaluable asset in the complex world of real estate and industrial remediation.
Consulting and Training Expertise
Beyond simply providing cutting-edge technology, Tellux enhances its service portfolio with specialized consulting and training. Expertise in geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, and geostatistics is readily available, ensuring that clients are well-supported throughout their projects. Whether it is through thorough training on the use of the technology and software or through dedicated consultancy services during project development, stakeholders receive insights that bridge the gap between traditional approaches and innovative practice. This commitment to knowledge transfer and expert support helps in bridging the existing challenges in soil analysis, making the transition to modern, technology-driven methods smooth and effective.
Project Impact
- SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being: By ensuring safer diagnostic processes, the innovation contributes to the protection of public health.
- SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: HyperLab represents a prime example of innovative technology transforming industrial practices.
- SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities: Improved decontamination and land rehabilitation lead to healthier, more sustainable urban development.
- SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production: Optimized analyses reduce waste by minimizing the volumes of unnecessarily excavated polluted soils.
- SDG 13 – Climate Action: With more efficient decontamination processes, projects can be expedited, reducing the overall carbon footprint of remediation works.
Looking to the Future
The innovation introduced by Tellux does not stand still; rather, it points the way forward for the future of soil analysis. By addressing the multifaceted issues in traditional methods—such as imprecision, delays, and diagnostic errors—Tellux is fostering a future where environmental stewardship and project efficiency go hand in hand. Decision-makers and stakeholders are now equipped with a tool that provides real-time, on-site, multi-parameter analysis, ensuring that rehabilitation and decontamination projects are not only feasible but also optimized. The HyperLab’s combination of hyperspectral imaging with artificial intelligence marks a significant turning point in how polluted sites and soils are managed, reinforcing the importance of innovation in the pursuit of environmental sustainability. It is an inspiring example of how technology, when applied with careful expertise, can transform entrenched practices and create a safer, cleaner future for everyone.
