Connected work zone devices for safety, traffic monitoring, and performance evaluation are important assets in road construction projects. Challenges for implementation and connectivity present a … [Read more...] about Low-Cost Connected Work Zone Devices With Simplified Architecture
Detection and Identification
Deep Learning-Based Object Identification With Instance Segmentation and Pseudo-LiDAR Point Cloud for Work Zone Safety
Automated object identification in three-dimensional (3D) space is crucial for work zone safety, such as compliance with construction rules and preventing workplace injuries and deaths. However, it is … [Read more...] about Deep Learning-Based Object Identification With Instance Segmentation and Pseudo-LiDAR Point Cloud for Work Zone Safety
Building a Smart Work Zone Using Roadside LiDAR
Work Zone (WZ) related injuries and fatalities from vehicular crashes are rising because of the increasing maintenance needs of the aging transportation infrastructure in the United States. Although … [Read more...] about Building a Smart Work Zone Using Roadside LiDAR
Work Zone Detection for Autonomous Vehicles
Due to road maintenance and repair, a work zone can appear dynamically, and it may not be included in the map database. For driving safety, an autonomous vehicle needs to detect the work zone on the … [Read more...] about Work Zone Detection for Autonomous Vehicles
Wearable Technology for Personalized Construction Safety Monitoring and Trending: Review of Applicable Devices
The construction process is considered a very risky endeavor because of the high frequency of work-related injuries and fatalities. The collection and analysis of safety data is an important element … [Read more...] about Wearable Technology for Personalized Construction Safety Monitoring and Trending: Review of Applicable Devices
Wearable Sensing Devices: Towards the Development of a Personalized System for Construction Safety and Health Risk Mitigation
Wearable sensing devices (WSDs) are increasingly helping workers stay safe and healthy in several industries. However, workers, especially in the construction industry, have shown some aversion … [Read more...] about Wearable Sensing Devices: Towards the Development of a Personalized System for Construction Safety and Health Risk Mitigation