Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were enjoying a smooth ride down the road and suddenly, for some reason, you hit a pothole?
It will shake your car and remind you of the never-ending battle with these road threats.
Well, that scenario may end soon.
Technology company Robotiz3d is developing three technologies as part of its Autonomous Road Repair System (ARRES).
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ARRES Eye: Detecting surface problems
A key component of the system, ARRES Eye technology, is strategically installed in a variety of vehicles including buses, trucks and maintenance vehicles. As these vehicles pass through streets and urban environments, they carefully scan the road surface for signs of distress.
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
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ARRES Eye leverages advanced imaging technology to identify surface issues such as cracks, potholes, and other damage. Identify exact locations, assess severity, and prioritize remediation tasks. The collected data is recorded in a central database for management.
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ARRES Prevent: Pothole prevention robot
ARRES Prevent combines artificial intelligence (AI) and unmanned robotic vehicles to tackle potholes head-on. The small electric robots, about the size of a small van, patrol roads day and night. It has self-driving capabilities and moves on roads alone or under remote human guidance.
A waypoint navigation system guides a vehicle from one point to another. Additional safety features include remote control, monitoring and shutdown.
When ARRES Prevent detects small cracks in the road surface, it instantly seals them using an innovative material. Preventing water from entering will prevent potholes from forming due to rain or frost. Real-time repair data is recorded for quality control to ensure effective maintenance. Of note, a prototype of the system has successfully completed its first live trial in the UK.
This autonomous robot was developed by Robotiz3d. The University of Liverpool and Hertfordshire County Council Highways Engineers also collaborated on the project.
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ARRES Ultra: Taking road repair to the next level
Continuing its mission, Robotiz3d is developing ARRES Ultra, a rugged machine designed for larger-scale repairs. ARRES Ultra addresses larger surface cracks and fully grown potholes. Its capabilities include site preparation, precise filling of problem areas, and compaction of the repair surface for a seamless finish. Rigorous testing and refinement pave the way for full-scale production, promising a revolution in road maintenance.
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How robots promise to save you time and money
Potholes affect everyone, whether you ride a bicycle or drive a car. Traditional maintenance methods are expensive, labor-intensive, and downright dangerous for road workers. ARRES promises efficiency and cost savings. Nipping potholes in the bud could transform road maintenance across the UK and beyond.
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How did pothole robots go from research to reality?
The University of Liverpool's School of Engineering laid the foundations for ARRES. After four years of dedicated research, his spin-off company Roboiz3d was born in 2020 to advance his vision of AI-driven robotic maintenance. Innovate UK recognized its potential and provided funding in 2021 to drive ARRES from theory to practical application. Since then, other organizations have provided funding, including Horizon Europe, CERN, the UK Department for Transport (DFT) and the CAM UK programme.
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Cart important points
As ARRES takes its first steps on the road, we are witnessing a breakthrough in infrastructure management. With this AI-powered robot, potholes may soon become a thing of the past. Robotiz3d says this is a local innovation with global potential. So the next time you drive or ride your bike, remember that ARRES may soon be working quietly behind the scenes to keep our roads smooth and safe.
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