New artificial intelligence technology (AI) could help advice detect potential hen nests before becoming a problem.
The Hertfordshire County Council has tested Arres Eye de Robotiz3D, a scanner that can be placed on advice vehicles and used to collect data while the teams go about their usual daily functions.
It scans the surface of the road to identify the puff nests, cracks or areas of weakness through the road network.
Phil Bibby, executive advisor to highways, said: “We know that prevention is better than healing – therefore testing technology as this can prevent the formation of chicken nests in the first place (and) is also an important part of our long -term strategy. “
The dimensions, the location and the level of severity of the defects are displayed on an almost real distant screen, helping road engineers planning road resurfacing programs and chicken nests more efficiently, said the council .
He added that his team collaborated in close collaboration with Robotiz3D scientists to help refine technology.
The initial tests and tests on a short road were carried out last year and the system was now back in the county for a long -term test.
The scanner will be used to study a test route several times over a period of several months using laser technology to read the surface of the road and look for tiny changes as cracks widen in cold and humid winter weather .
The follow -up of small changes over time could help the team identify the signs of early alert of the deterioration, which means that future hen nests could be fixed before training, the council said.
Mr. Bibby added: “We know that our residents care about roads and sidewalks in the county, and the variable time that we have had in recent months, including excessive precipitation and long periods of colder time , all contribute to the appearance of hen nests and declining road surfaces.
He said that repairing nids-de-poule would remain a challenge, but he hoped that the new AI technology could help identify problems at an early stage.
The council said that it proposed an increase of 6 million pounds sterling in next year’s budget for the maintenance of its motorways.