Kevares Autonomous Services
When: October 3 & November 14, 2024
* Dates are subject to change
Where: 3 testing sites along the following streets
Creditstone Rd, McNaughton Rd E, Clark Ave W
Ward: 4 & 5
Project Partner: City of Vaughan • Public Works –Transportation and Fleet Management Services
Cycle Lane and Sidewalk Inspection
The City of Vaughan inspects more than 1,000 kilometres annually, looking for any defects to keep the community safe. Repairs are scheduled according to severity and range from grinding trip hazards to the complete removal and replacement of the section of sidewalk in need of repair.
The Kevares’ inspection robot demonstration is designed to enhance the efficiency of sidewalk and cycle lane maintenance. The robot will navigate through sidewalks and cycle lanes and identify surface deficiencies such as potholes, cracks, gaps, patches, and heaving. By providing real-time detection and reporting, the technology aims to provide quicker maintenance responses.
NOTE: Staff will be present to supervise the demonstration.
Purpose:
Cycle lane and sidewalk inspection for deficiencies including: potholes, cracks, gaps, patches, heaving etc.
Expected Outcomes:
Benchmark against solutions that do not meet compliance accuracy and data consistency
Evaluate flexibility navigating difference conditions, and real-time analysis
Company Description:
Kevares Autonomous Services provides autonomous mobile robots combined with AI and software to conduct a wide range of labour-intensive or hazardous operations so that municipalities can do more with less and deliver better, safer results. With the electric robots provided by Kevares, municipalities can conduct city-wide operations like sidewalk inspections, litter collection, energy/utility asset inspections, parking concierge, lawn-mowing and more with reduced carbon footprint and manpower so that staff can be allocated to more critical tasks.
About Inspection Robots
The robots are equipped with sensors, cameras, and AI algorithms to navigate and collect deficiencies data on sidewalks and cycle lanes.
City staff will accompany the maintenance robot during the demonstration. The maintenance robot is controlled by human operators and is configured to travels at pedestrian speed (3-5km/hr).
After scanning the sidewalk and cycle lane, a report will be provided to City staff.
City staff inspects more than 1,000 kilometres annually, looking for any defects to keep the community safe. The demonstration aims to assess how accurately the inspection robot can identify deficiencies on sidewalks and cycle lanes, comparing to traditional inspection methods. By regularly inspecting these areas, the robots can quickly identify and address issues such as cracks, debris, or obstructions, leading to safer and better-maintained paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
Safety protocols are critical for both humans and the equipment.
In preparation for the demonstration, the robots are inspected through a safety test in a controlled environment. Additionally, the test location will be inspected for any obstacle or environmental risk.
Our team will be on site with the company’s team, and the maintenance robot can be piloted with a controller, and are programmed to follow a guide. Emergency shut offs are available during the demonstration.
The data collected will be used to monitor the condition of sidewalks and cycle lanes, provide analysis to schedule maintenance tasks, and improve the efficiency of city maintenance operations.
Expected outcomes include improved condition and safety of sidewalks and cycle lanes, quicker identification and resolution of maintenance issues, and insights on how maintenance robots can be integrated into maintenance routines. The demonstration should provide insights into the effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability of autonomous robots in maintaining public infrastructure.
Our team will be on-site during the demonstrations. They are scheduled for selected days in the Fall of 2024.
If you encounter a robot during our live demonstration, our team will direct you or the robot to maintain a safe distance. Do not touch or interact with the robot and allow it to maintain its tasks.
The data collected will be used to monitor the condition of sidewalks and cycle lanes, provide analysis to schedule maintenance tasks, and improve the efficiency of city maintenance operations.