What are the key considerations for sustainable (all three pillars) and lawful deployment of pavement robots?
Background
The improve transport for the user strategic priority is critical in ensuring the department delivers and maintains a transport system that meets the needs of the public and addresses what they care about most. It puts the needs and expectations of current and potential users (both passengers and freight customers) at the heart of the operation of the transport system and considers about end-to-end journeys, not just individual transport modes. It is focused on ensuring that our infrastructure and the services which use it meet the varied needs of businesses and the public, are attractive, affordable, sustainable, and resilient is a crucial goal for the department.
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Balancing the impact of City Infrastructure Engineering on Natural systems using Robots
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Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on the deployment of pavement robots and addresses the key considerations for sustainable and lawful deployment.
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ARRES PREVENT: the world-first autonomous road repair vehicle
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Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing an autonomous road repair vehicle that addresses sustainable deployment of pavement robots.
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Benedex - Innovative mobility platform for promoting automation in the post-Covid world
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on developing an innovative mobility platform for automation, which partially addresses the question on sustainable deployment of pavement robots.