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Bulawayo whiz-kid creates pothole repair drone
28 Aug 2024 at 10:24hrs | Views
Rahil Bhavan, an 18-year-old student from Christian Brothers' College (CBC) in Bulawayo, has developed a drone equipped with a machine-learning algorithm designed to detect and map potholes for repair.
Inspired by the city's ongoing pothole issues, Bhavan's drone autonomously scans road surfaces, identifies potholes in real-time, and provides data that helps prioritize repairs, potentially improving infrastructure management and reducing maintenance costs.
Despite challenges, including securing parts and a flying license, Bhavan remains committed to enhancing the technology, aiming for broader implementation across Zimbabwe.
His project, supported by the school and city council, is part of his efforts as a junior city councillor and reflects his passion for using technology to solve real-world problems.
Bhavan's work has been praised by his school for its innovation and potential impact on urban infrastructure management.
Inspired by the city's ongoing pothole issues, Bhavan's drone autonomously scans road surfaces, identifies potholes in real-time, and provides data that helps prioritize repairs, potentially improving infrastructure management and reducing maintenance costs.
Despite challenges, including securing parts and a flying license, Bhavan remains committed to enhancing the technology, aiming for broader implementation across Zimbabwe.
His project, supported by the school and city council, is part of his efforts as a junior city councillor and reflects his passion for using technology to solve real-world problems.
Bhavan's work has been praised by his school for its innovation and potential impact on urban infrastructure management.
Source - The Chronicle
