15.9 - Future Trends and Research Directions
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What is swarm robotics?
💡 Hint: Think about how bees work together.
What does BIM stand for?
💡 Hint: It involves digital representations of buildings.
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What do swarm robotics utilize to inspect structures?
💡 Hint: Think about the analogy with bees.
Is autonomous decision-making possible in machines?
💡 Hint: Consider AI functionalities.
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Design a brief workflow for integrating IoT with BIM on a bridge inspection project, detailing the types of data you would collect and how it would improve maintenance.
💡 Hint: Consider what data is essential to track and how it could help prevent future issues.
Discuss the implications of using self-healing materials for infrastructure in terms of long-term economic and environmental benefits.
💡 Hint: Think about how often materials need replacement and the environmental footprint of traditional repairs.
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