Maintaining the vegetation along highway roadsides and medians is critical, but can be labor-intensive and hazardous work. Autonomous mowers have become more sophisticated and widely available in recent years and offer to reduce worker exposure and improve safety.
To learn just how safe, easy to use, and effective these remote-control mowers really are, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) conducted a research study to evaluate autonomous equipment in the field. The agency’s new video summarizes the project and Caltrans’ efforts to advance innovations in maintenance.
Watch the video and learn more about the research: Investigating Teleoperated Equipment for Use in Caltrans Operations, May 2024.
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