# Bridge Inspection Robots This Autonomous Droid Finds Comprised Construction With Radar and Sensors By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-06-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridge-inspection References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/new-robot-inspects-bridges-faults/) & [unr.edu](https://www.unr.edu/) Automation is replacing human workers and eliminating jobs in all sorts of sectors, which could now include bridge inspection. Developed by a robotics team led by Spencer Gibb at the [University of Nevada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermapping-autonomous-boats), this bridge-surveying droid detects faults and can determine the health of the structure with a ground-penetrating radar. The waterproof robot is battery-powered with [four wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avride-robot) and electrical resistivity sensors that search for corroded steel and compromised concrete. Surface cracks can also be seen with its camera. Following four different tests in three different states, the [autonomous contraption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-robotics-technology) proved more accurate than its human bridge inspection counterparts. The construction solution takes the same amount of time to scan bridges, but processes the data at a significantly faster rate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automation in Bridge Inspection:** The development of autonomous bridge inspection robots presents opportunities to automate a traditionally time-consuming and labor-intensive task. - **Robot-assisted Construction Solutions:** The integration of robotic technology into construction processes enables more accurate and efficient inspections, improving the overall quality and safety of infrastructure. - **Advanced Sensing and Imaging Technologies:** The use of ground-penetrating radar, electrical resistivity sensors, and cameras in bridge inspection robots showcases the potential for innovative sensing and imaging technologies in the construction industry. ### Where This Applies - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can leverage the development of bridge inspection robots to expand its market reach in the construction and infrastructure sector. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from adopting robot-assisted inspection solutions to streamline and enhance the accuracy of bridge assessments. - **Technology and Imaging:** The advancement of sensing and imaging technologies in the context of bridge inspection creates new opportunities for companies specializing in these areas to provide innovative solutions to the construction industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Land Surveying Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civ-robotics.md) - [Self-Operating Underwater Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-inspection-underwater-robot-underwater-visual-inspection.md) - [Autonomous Urban Service Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-service-robot.md) - [Danger-Embracing Underwater Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dangerembracing-underwater-drones.md) - [Water-Mapping Autonomous Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermapping-autonomous-boats.md) - [Vertical Wall-Climbing Inspection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hausbots-hb1.md) - [AI Construction Progress Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-3.md) - [Automated Worksite Printer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-siteprint.md) - [Water-Mapping Autonomous Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-vessel.md)