High-tech & robots to fix Europe’s roads

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Europe’s ageing road network, much of it built after the Second World War, is facing extensive maintenance needs. Increasing traffic and frequent roadworks cause delays, risks for road workers and challenges for authorities looking for efficient solutions.

The EU-funded OMICRON project offers innovations like a modular robotic platform for tasks such as installing barriers, sealing cracks and removing road paint, all remotely controlled via augmented and virtual reality to improve safety. Drones and advanced digital tools enable fast, detailed inspections, reducing disruption and enabling smarter maintenance.

These technologies are set to transform road maintenance across Europe.

The Omicron project is running until January 2025.

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Full interview Ander Ansuategi, Research Engineer and Coordinator of Robotics Activities, Tekniker

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Full interview Federico Di Gennaro, Head of Innovation, Study Center and European Projects, Autostrade per L’Italia

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Full interview José Luis Andrade, Uni Sevilla, GRVS Robotics Lab, UAV – Drone Mission

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Full interview José Solís Hernandez, CEMOSA R&D department, OMICRON Project Coordinator

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Press release Can high-tech and robots save Europe’s ageing roads and protect lives?

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