Detecting Road Hazards with AI
Road hazards like potholes, debris, and malfunctioning traffic signals can cause accidents for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians.
Many cities offer a 311 non-emergency number to report such conditions, but perhaps not in time to avoid dangerous situations.
so that we can get them fixed before they become problems for our residents
— Mayor Matt Mahan
San José, California, is testing AI and cameras to identify and quickly alert the city to these issues, providing a more real-time method of identifying street problems.
- Potholes
- Debris
- Malfunctioning traffic signals
Author's summary: San José tests AI to detect road hazards.