GOSLAR/MUNICH (IT BOLTWISE) – The city of Goslar is using artificial intelligence to identify and repair potholes more quickly and effectively, a move that has revolutionized road maintenance.
The city of Goslar faces a special challenge: the Harz region, with its special weather conditions, puts great pressure on the road asphalt. To combat the drilling problem, Goslar is now using an innovative solution – software that works with artificial intelligence (AI). The uses of AI range from improving everyday life to specific applications like this one, which has the potential to radically change the way cities deal with road damage.
A special approach to recording road damage is embodied in the initiative of Mike Eckhardt, an employee of the city administration. He drives the streets of Goslar in a specially equipped truck, with a smartphone that constantly takes photos of the road surface. These images are used to create a digital road map that provides detailed information about the condition of the asphalt surface.
The data obtained from the images flows into a special program that analyzes and processes the information. This analysis makes it possible to evaluate the condition of the road using a classification system, which makes it possible to accurately identify areas in need of urgent repairs. It is worth noting that a quarter of the kilometers of roads inspected have already been identified as being in poor condition.
The advantages of this AI-powered method are many. Previously, employees armed with pen and paper had to locate and document potholes by hand, a process that could take months. On the other hand, artificial intelligence makes it possible to record and analyze road damage faster and more efficiently. In addition, accurate data helps prove the condition of roads in the event of citizen claims for damage.
Despite the €40,000 annual cost of the AI programme, the city of Goslar sees this technology as a worthwhile investment. In addition to direct application in the field of road maintenance, the collected data opens up synergistic effects for other management areas, such as planning winter service operations or urban infrastructure maintenance.
Finally, the Goslar Initiative demonstrates how artificial intelligence can provide practical solutions to everyday problems. More efficient treatment of road damage through AI not only represents an improvement for management, but also directly benefits citizens and road safety.
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