Publications / 1994 Proceedings of the 11th ISARC, Brighton, United Kingdom

Robotization of Road Construction Current Technologies and Economic Analysis

Ossama M. Salem, James D. Lutz
Pages 79-86 (1994 Proceedings of the 11th ISARC, Brighton, United Kingdom, ISBN 9780444820440, ISSN 2413-5844)
Abstract:

Recent advances in the development of automation technologies suitable for use in road construction and maintenance provide opportunities to improve work productivity and quality, to reduce labor costs, to decrease worker exposure to road hazards, to minimise impending traffic, and to comply with current environmental regulations. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the state-of-the-art in the robotization of road construction and maintenance operations. Specific robot hardware and software technologies currently available or in developmental stages are described. The findings from an economic evaluation of developing and/or implementing such technologies are presented. The benefits and limitations of using robots over traditional equipments are discussed.

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