The article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality can improve construction and work zone safety by helping workers recognize hazards and maintain … [Read more...] about How AI Could Reduce Struck-Bys in Road Work Zones
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Improving Work Zone Management and Safety Through AI-Powered Connected Vehicle Data Analysis
This project designed, deployed, and validated a statewide platform for real-time incident detection, daily operations analysis, and data-driven support for smart work zone planning known as … [Read more...] about Improving Work Zone Management and Safety Through AI-Powered Connected Vehicle Data Analysis
Can Virtual Reality and AI Help Construction Workers Avoid Accidents?
A Texas A&M University researcher is investigating how virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) can improve construction worker safety by addressing reduced … [Read more...] about Can Virtual Reality and AI Help Construction Workers Avoid Accidents?
Behavioral Modelling of Roadway Construction Workers: Improving Deep Learning-Based Trajectory Prediction With Contextual Information in Traffic Work Zones
Construction workers face rising risks of fatal injuries from vehicle crashes in roadway work zones. While transportation safety research has focused on motorists’ behavior, the behavior of roadway … [Read more...] about Behavioral Modelling of Roadway Construction Workers: Improving Deep Learning-Based Trajectory Prediction With Contextual Information in Traffic Work Zones
Safety Analysis of Construction Work Zone Activities Using Convolutional Neural Network and BiLSTM
This study thoroughly explores the safety implications of construction activities on road safety, utilizing a robust data set of 1,500 daily progress reports from 2018 to 2020. We systematically … [Read more...] about Safety Analysis of Construction Work Zone Activities Using Convolutional Neural Network and BiLSTM
Integrated Framework for Reliable Work Zone Crash Classification: Combining Data Validation, Machine Learning Ensembles, and Natural Language Methods
This paper presents a comprehensive, publication-ready investigation into the problem of reliable work zone crash classification and risk prediction using an integrated pipeline that emphasizes … [Read more...] about Integrated Framework for Reliable Work Zone Crash Classification: Combining Data Validation, Machine Learning Ensembles, and Natural Language Methods