Remote Controlled Technology Assessment - Lucio Salles et al

Remote-Controlled Technology Assessment for Safer Pavement Construction and QA/QC

Lucio Salles & Lev Khazanovich IRISE ANNUAL MEETING MAY 24, 2021

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The Research Problem

Pavement QA/QC and other field testing and evaluation often require active workers’ presence at the construction site Increases the potential for accidents due to traffic interaction

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The Research Solution

Recent developments in drones, robotics, artificial intelligence, and other remote-controlled related areas Opportunities for development and implementation of safe pavement QA/QC and fieldtesting Productive and cost-effective

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Project Objectives Identify and review new and emerging remote-controlled processes with focus on pavement QA/QC, testing and evaluation recently developed in the U.S. and abroad

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Project Approach

Tech-Scan for remote-controlled technology Review technology What is ready for implementation now? What needs adaptations or further development? Technology Transfer Workshops Recommendations for implementation University of Pittsburgh | Swanson School of Engineering

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Project Status Project started April 1st

Identifying Technologies

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IRISE Members Input

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Application of Research Results Improvement in pavement construction and inspection safety Maintain or increase productivity

Direct implementation of technologies that can help the PA paving industry

Teshale et al, 2020

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