according to an initiative from the University of Leeds , Leeds is expected to become the first self - repairing city by 2020 with a £ 4.2 m project to create small robots capable of identifying problems with street lights , utility poles , and fences . 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 tasks in the preparation of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics .
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.