NVIDIA Brings Physical AI technologies like Blyncsy to European Cities With New Blueprint for Smart City AI
Urban populations are expected to double by 2050, which means around 2.5 billion people could be added to urban areas by the middle of the century, driving the need for more sustainable urban planning and public services. Cities across the globe are turning to digital twins and AI agents for urban planning scenario analysis and data-driven operational decisions. Building […]
How a National Deregulatory Environment Could Accelerate Roadway Safety and Innovation
Across the United States, transportation agencies are struggling with limited time and budget. These limitations tend to make federal agencies’ reporting requirements more difficult. The reporting requirements may contribute to resource limitations in other areas. Consider the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) as an example. It was initially developed in 1978 as a continuing database. […]
Time to Get Digital: Update the Highway Performance Monitoring System and Create a National Digital Infrastructure Map
Federal, state, and local transportation agencies frequently discuss the urgent need to modernize and update our nation’s infrastructure. Less discussed is the need to extend that need beyond physical roadways. However, the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS) example shows that digital infrastructure may require the most attention. Originally developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation […]
A True Game Changer: Examining the Upcoming Google and Blyncsy Partnership
For most government agencies, collecting accurate and comprehensive road condition data is expensive and difficult to scale. The Google and Blyncsy partnership is looking to change that. The partnership enables Blynscy users to leverage the crowdsourced dashcam footage and receive full access to the global Google Street View database. This fully functioning system has high-quality […]
What Digital Twins And The Metaverse Mean For Our Infrastructure
Suddenly, the metaverse and digital twins are hot topics of conversation in our day-to-day lives. These conversations usually spark either excitement or fear and discomfort, all while some don’t even know what the metaverse is. There’s no denying that science and technology are accelerating at unprecedented rates, but it’s important to understand the implications of […]
AI And The Future Of Government Work
The government workscape is changing rapidly. This major shift is multifaceted with jobs switching to remote, an overall struggle to fill roles, budget cuts and the automation of many tasks. However, one thing is clear: Government agencies are being forced to do more with less. People are fleeing the public sector for private-sector jobs. In […]
Tired of Pothole Complaints? Consider the AI Answer
Transportation agencies and drivers across the United States share a common enemy: potholes on roads that can be annoying and dangerous. Damage from potholes costs U.S. drivers billions yearly. These costs tend to be passed down to the agencies in charge of the roads in question. For transportation departments, road conditions are among the most […]
AI Can Analyze Your Roads. How You Collect the Data is Up to You
As Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) become increasingly popular in newly manufactured vehicles, departments of transportation are increasingly looking to understand how their roadways have to adjust. Visibility for camera systems looking to assist with lane keeping, collision avoidance, and other features is crucial to ensure that these ADAS systems effectively lead to safer driving. […]
Technology’s Entrance Into Road Surveying: Use Cases and Shortcomings
As technology in the public sector continues to proliferate, transportation agencies across the country are looking for new and innovative ways to monitor the roads they’re charged to care for. Monitoring road assets like street signs, street lights, guard rails, and more is as important as auditing road conditions to account for necessary repairs. Technology […]
California’s new AI initiative opens the door for mass adoption for transportation infrastructure management
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order signals California’s bold step towards embracing artificial intelligence as a transformative tool in state governance. Recognizing the state’s position as a global leader in AI innovation, Newsom’s directive underscores both the promise and potential risks associated with AI technology. With California at the forefront of generative AI advancements, […]
