Thanks to an initiative from the University of Leeds, Leeds is planning to become the first self-repairing city by 2035 with a £4.2m project to create small robots capable of identifying problems with street lights, utility pipes, and roads. Drones will also help to repair high structures and inspect potholes. The robot has been designed as part of a three-year research programme funded by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Thanks to an initiative from the University of Leeds, Leeds is planning to become the first self-repairing city by 2035 with a £4.2m project to create small robots capable of identifying problems with street lights, utility pipes, and roads. Drones will also help to repair high structures and inspect potholes. Japan has also turned to robots to help with repair work, Japan is using robotic bulldozers and drones to help with construction in the preparation of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.