This report documents the development of the Automated Cone Machine at the Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology Center at the University of California, Davis. This application of … [Read more...] about Assessment of Cone Placement Methods and the Development of Automated Machine Specifications and an Integrated System Concept
Automation
Control System Development for Tethered Mobile Robot for Automating Highway Maintenance Operation
A new concept, the use of a self-propelled mobile robot working in close proximity to a support vehicle for purposes of power, materials, etc., has been proposed for highway maintenance operations … [Read more...] about Control System Development for Tethered Mobile Robot for Automating Highway Maintenance Operation
Dynamic Modeling of Wheeled Mobile Robots for High Load Applications
This paper examines dynamic modeling of differentially and conventionally steered Wheeled Mobile Robots (WMRs) for high load applications such as highway maintenance and construction. Dynamic models … [Read more...] about Dynamic Modeling of Wheeled Mobile Robots for High Load Applications
Teleoperated and Automated Maintenance Equipment Robotics (Phase I)
In an attempt to eliminate the operator's exposure to the hazards associated with highway maintenance, University of California at Davis in conjunction with FMC under a grant from California … [Read more...] about Teleoperated and Automated Maintenance Equipment Robotics (Phase I)
Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
A new kind of worker joins the ranks of WSDOT construction crews: the roboflagger. The roboflagger is WSDOT's latest tool to make work zones safer for both driver and crews. Remotely controlled by a … [Read more...] about Roboflagger Takes a Stand for Work Zone Safety on US 2
RC Flagman Gets Test Run in Washington County
Most highway agencies hire summer help as flaggers, but some are trying another way - using automatic flagging machines. Washington County Public Works rented two RC Flagmans last year. RC stands for … [Read more...] about RC Flagman Gets Test Run in Washington County