AI and smart machines will now play a major role in highway construction. NHAI has made it mandatory to use smart machines for projects longer than 20 kilometers and costing more than Rs 500 crore.
The way highways are being built in India is about to become more advanced. The government is emphasizing the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) and smart machines in highway construction. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has mandated the use of smart machines on highway projects.
According to the new NHAI rule, automated and intelligent machine-aided construction (MAC) will be mandatory for highway projects longer than 20 kilometers and costing more than ₹500 crore. This means that such large projects will now utilize more advanced technology , rather than relying solely on laborers and simple machinery.
What is the work of AI machines?
Highway construction requires constant monitoring of road quality, ground conditions, road thickness, and various construction tasks. Even the slightest mistake can quickly lead to road damage.
AI and smart machines can help ensure more accurate construction. Machines can record vital data during road construction and help determine whether work is being carried out according to established standards. This will also make it easier for engineers to monitor the work. If any defects are discovered, they can be corrected in a timely manner.
The quality of the highway will be affected.
This move by NHAI is considered crucial to improving the quality of highway construction. Often, potholes or other problems appear shortly after a road is built. One reason for this could be the lack of proper quality control during construction. Smart machines and AI-based systems will enable better monitoring of every step of the manufacturing process, which can help reduce errors.
Work will also be faster
The use of AI and machines can improve not only quality but also the speed of construction. Large machines can perform many tasks in less time that previously required more time and manpower.
However, this doesn't mean that humans will be eliminated from highway construction. Engineers, technical experts, and other workers will still be essential. The only difference is that AI and smart machines will now be working alongside them.
Overall, this decision by NHAI is a major step towards integrating technology into highway construction in India. In the future, we may see increased use of AI and automation in major highway projects in the country.
