Self-powered wireless sensors embedded in roads could spot potholes and other hazards

Published March 27, 2018 This content is archived.

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An article on Tech Xplore about a UB project that would use networks of self-powered wireless sensors laid under the road surface to provide regular updates on road conditions to transportation planners, drivers with connected cars and others quotes Wenyao Xu, assistant professor of computer science and engineering.

"We want to detect road faults before they happen, and ultimately help motorists avoid traffic accidents due to damaged roads," he said.

Read the story here.

An article also appeared on Laboratory Equipment.