Researchers Develop and Test an Asphalt 3D Printer to Repair Roads
“Asphalt is the most common material used to surface roads, for several reasons: it creates a safe, quiet surface for driving, it can be laid down quickly and without complex machinery, and it is tough and can be easily repaired. Asphalt composites do tend to degrade over time, however, leading to dreaded potholes. Potholes often start as cracks, which quickly expand. Road teams cannot be dispatched to repair every single crack that forms, so frequently damage to roads is significant before it gets repaired. One solution is to create autonomous drones or other vehicles that are equipped with robots capable of 3D printing asphalt. These drones can be sent to repair cracks in their early stages…”
https://3dprint.com/226423/asphalt-3d-printer-road-cracks/
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That would be very! useful here :-))