Curing our broken, disturbing roads: NHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway projects
· Source: economictimes.com
In short
India's National Highways Authority (NHAI) has made AI-based machine control (AI-MC) compulsory for highway construction projects, using sensors, computers and real-time data to ensure every road layer is built to specification. The technology aims to bring precision, accountability and consistency to road building, addressing the $21.3 billion annual cost of poor road conditions in India from delays and added fuel consumption. The editorial argues that embracing such technology should extend beyond highways to city roads and neighborhood streets, where potholes and poor maintenance remain widespread.
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Tags: road construction, infrastructure, highway safety, logistics, AI machine control, India