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)
Communication and Control
Telerobotics for Highway Maintenance and Construction
The maintenance and construction activities of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have been thoroughly studied, and a summary of such activities are tabulated and presented in this … [Read more...] about Telerobotics for Highway Maintenance and Construction
Robotic Maintenance and Construction for Automated Highway Systems: Economic Analysis
The cost of congestion on major highways has become very high indicating the need for increased highway capacity and resulting in the conceptual development of automated highway systems. Although much … [Read more...] about Robotic Maintenance and Construction for Automated Highway Systems: Economic Analysis
Development of a Tethered Mobile Robot for Highway Maintenance
This document reports on the development of the Tethered Mobile Robot (TMR) at the Advanced Highway Maintenance and Construction Technology (AHMCT) Center at the University of California, Davis. This … [Read more...] about Development of a Tethered Mobile Robot for Highway Maintenance
Safety Effects of Fluorescent Yellow Warning Signs at Hazardous Sites in Daylight
Yellow warning signs are an important and abundant type of traffic control device. Improving warning signs could be a cost-effective countermeasure at hazardous locations. The use of fluorescent … [Read more...] about Safety Effects of Fluorescent Yellow Warning Signs at Hazardous Sites in Daylight