MAY 20248MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSIN MY OPINIONAdvancing technology is making infrastructure construction and maintenance more efficient and straightforward. Already, data-driven artificial intelligence can pinpoint with greater accuracy when weather conditions require road maintenance actions, which repairs should be targeted where, and which areas need closer inspection. Various AI-based systems are utilised to achieve high-quality results more effortlessly.We are moving towards diverse AI that combines different techniques, such as natural language processing, computer vision, and machine learning. This AI can make more comprehensive predictions, perform more extensive functions, and interact more naturally by analysing various data types simultaneously and applying the current context.Progress is rapid, and technology is becoming increasingly human-like. AI is already capable of independent conversation and learning.DATA FORMS THE FOUNDATION FOR AI SOLUTIONSSo, what do we mean when we talk about AI in the context of infrastructure?High-quality data, combined with AI solutions, accelerates and enhances decision-making. Technical solutions that leverage AI improve By Pekka Lammassaari, Head of R&D, Destia Oy DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH FOR MORE EFFICIENT AND LOW-EMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCEoperations throughout the entire lifecycle of infrastructure. Nowadays, data can be collected rapidly, comprehensively, and even in real time.Many new data collection methods rely on sensor information produced, for example, through smartphones, allowing us to gather information about a vehicle's environment.Data plays a significant role in infrastructure planning, construction, and maintenance, and it continues to be acquired through various technical systems and devices throughout the infrastructure lifecycle. Data is at the heart of AI, enabling the utilisation of AI and robotics.Pekka Lammassaari
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