William Eichler 23 November 2023

AI robot could help address ‘pothole crisis’

AI robot could help address ‘pothole crisis’  image
Image: Youproduction / Shutterstock.com.

A self-guiding robot capable of identifying and repairing potholes using artificial intelligence (AI) technology could help tackle the blight of potholes.

Developed by UK tech startup Robotiz3d, the AI tech ‘is the first autonomous technology of this kind developed specifically to tackle the pothole crisis’, CEO Lisa Layzell told the Daily Mirror.

Transport secretary Mark Harper confirmed last week the allocations of an £8.3bn plan to resurface England’s pothole-marked road system, set out in the wake of HS2 cuts.

Councils will also be required to publish lists of the roads they plan to resurface as a condition of this funding and could see their funds cut if expectations are not met.

As roads minister Guy Opperman said: ‘To ensure this investment is truly transformational for road users up and down the country, we are committed to holding councils to account to make sure that taxpayers’ money is well spent and properly fixes roads.’

If this article was of interest, then check out our feature, 'The great pothole repair failure' by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) chair Rick Green.

 

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Production Co-ordinator - Woolwich Works

Royal Borough of Greenwich
£18,000
Woolwich Works is a multi-million-pound cultural hub in the old military buildings of the Royal Arsenal that opened in September 2021. Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Criminal Justice Senior Practitioner

Royal Borough of Greenwich
£33,575 - £34,052 per annum, including London Weighting where appropriate
Are you passionate about supporting people in the criminal justice system and driving positive change in community treatment pathways? Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Street Lighting Project Engineer

Royal Borough of Greenwich
PO2 - £41,442 to £44,331
Help us keep our streets safe, efficient and ready for the future Greenwich, London (Greater)
Recuriter: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Administrator

Wakefield Council
£25,583.00 to £25,989.00, Grade 4
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a G4 Administrator to join the Safeguarding and Reviewing Unit Administration Team Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Principal Engineer - Highways Development Management

Wakefield Council
£47,181.00 - £50,269.00, Grade 11, 37 hours, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated Principal Highways Development Management Engineer to join our team. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council
Linkedin Banner