Asphalt in England entrusted to artificial intelligence: Potholes detected before they appear!
The local council of Hertfordshire, England, is testing a new artificial intelligence technology to ensure roads are repaired before they deteriorate.
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According to information from the BBC, a newly developed artificial intelligence model has begun to be used in Hertfordshire, located north of the English capital London, to identify potential potholes and cracks in asphalt roads. The local council stated that the purpose of using artificial intelligence is to ensure that roads are repaired before they deteriorate.
HOW DOES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE DETECT ROADS?
Mounted on maintenance vehicles belonging to the Hertfordshire council, a scanner called Robotiz3d’s ARRES Eye scans roads to detect potential potholes and cracks. Thanks to high-resolution scans, the dimensions, location, and severity level of deterioration on the road surface can be monitored remotely in real-time.
HOW WILL THE TECHNOLOGY PLAY A ROLE IN ROAD REPAIRS?
The Hertfordshire Council states that identifying and repairing roads in advance is more effective than waiting for potholes to form. Officials say this system is part of a long-term strategy for road maintenance.
HOW DOES THE SYSTEM WORK?
Following initial tests on a short route, the scanner is currently being used in a long-term trial process. The AI-powered system analyzes roads using laser scanning technology and tracks changes that occur over time due to the effects of cold and rainy weather conditions.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO PREVENT POTHOLES?
According to officials, the early warning system can ensure that roads are repaired before they deteriorate. The council believes that this artificial intelligence technology, which constantly monitors the condition of roads, could prevent the formation of potholes in the future.