15.2.1. Ground-Based Robots

Try these first

1. 1.

   What type of robots are used for inspecting bridges and tunnels?

   Hint

   Think about what robots are mainly used on the ground.

2. 2.

   What does LiDAR stand for?

   Hint

   What does the term start with 'L'?

3. 3.

   What type of structures can ground-based robots inspect?

   • Only bridges
   • Only tunnels
   • Bridges and tunnels

   Hint

   Think about where these robots are usually deployed.

4. 4.

   True or False? Ground-based robots increase the risk of human error in inspections.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Does automation help or hurt accuracy?

5. 5.

   Evaluate the effectiveness of integrating ground-based robots for ongoing infrastructure inspections over a manual approach in a busy urban area.

   Hint

   Consider the benefits of automation versus human-led inspections.

6. 6.

   Design a hypothetical study comparing the costs associated with manual inspections versus using ground-based robots over ten years.

   Hint

   Think about upfront costs versus benefits over time.