31.10. Robotics-Driven Predictive Maintenance in Smart Cities

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are ARIVs used for?

   Hint

   Think about road maintenance and inspection needs.

2. 2.

   Explain one function of robotic probes.

   Hint

   Consider where water might flow and what could block it.

3. 3.

   What does ARIV stand for?

   • Automated Rail Inspection Vehicle
   • Autonomous Road Inspection Vehicle
   • Automated Road Infrastructure Vehicle

   Hint

   Focus on 'Autonomous' as part of the name.

4. 4.

   True or False: Predictive maintenance aims to prevent failures.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the word 'predictive'.

5. 5.

   Discuss the long-term benefits and potential drawbacks of implementing robotic systems in urban maintenance.

   Hint

   Consider both sides—think of both immediate and future impacts.

6. 6.

   Create a predictive maintenance plan for an urban drainage system using robotic technologies. What factors would you consider?

   Hint

   Think broadly about what's needed for effective maintenance.