Road Triage AI Perception Engine: A Better Approach to Roadway Assessments

Date and Time: Tuesday, July 19: 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Royal AB

Jeff Barghout

Founder & CEO, Robocist

PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION

Transportation organizations are facing increased resource challenges in maintaining their roadway systems. Healthy transportation networks are critical for safety, jobs, and the economy. Keeping roadways in good condition requires timely data that is objective, accurate, safe to deploy, and cost-effective. In short, DOTs need better data at a lower cost.

The Road Triage AI Perception Engine provides roadway assessment data that enhances transportation planning and maintenance, improving efficiency while saving money. State and local transportation organizations receive actionable intel through the customizable Road Triage platform - a comprehensive, objective roadway assessment system that uses AI to provide quarterly pavement and lane line condition data. By leveraging access to frequent and accurate data, organizations are able to better prioritize maintenance and capital projects, identify deterioration trends, and predict infrastructure failure.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

As CEO of Robocist, Jeff works to develop and accelerate the adoption of emerging transportation technologies – ranging from connected, autonomous, and electric vehicles, to using artificial intelligence (AI) to quantify the driven environment. Strategic, market-based solutions are achieved through evaluation and implementation consulting as well as innovative technology development. Project highlights include tech scouting for the US Army, deploying autonomous shuttles at US Army Fort Bragg, and the development of innovative automotive AI-based technologies.

For over 25 years, Jeff has been a successful serial-entrepreneur, an engineer and strategic planner at Chrysler, assessed technologies for NASA, and served as vice president of Transportation Initiatives at a cutting-edge research and consulting firm. He has served on numerous local and national advisory groups such as the NC DOT autonomous vehicle road mapping initiative, the advisory board of the Research Triangle CleanTech Cluster, and the national US-DOT VOLPE Low-Speed Automated Shuttle working group. He also serves on the Board of Directors to organizations such as E4 Carolinas. His work has placed him in high exposure environments where he has been continuously challenged to navigate the complex intersection of technology, market forces, regulation, and the vast array of stakeholder opinions, perceptions, and needs.

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