09/07/2023
Transconomy recently participated in the National Road Research Alliance (NRRA) Pavement Distress Rodeo held at the MnROAD site in Albertville, Minnesota. The rodeo aims to showcase how modern technologies can improve or completely replace traditional manual distress surveys.
Team Transconomy conducted multiple runs on the MnROAD test track, employing a range of capture methods, including still photos using our iPhone-based Collector app and off-the-shelf video setups. The next steps involve manual ratings and the utilization of our proprietary AI models to analyze these images, generating MnROAD-specific pavement distress indices based on the Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) methodology. These results will be compared with other technologies like LiDAR, drones, video, imagery, 3D laser systems, and additional AI models.
While NRRA’s scoring rubric won't determine the ultimate best collection and processing method, it will provide valuable insights for future users to select the most suitable techniques for their specific needs.
We are excited to be a part of this study and eagerly anticipate the results.