The Transport Department received approximately 3,400 cases of public road surface damage requiring repairs in 2023. In March of this year, LAM Sai Hung, Director of the Transport and Logistics Bureau, announced the adoption of artificial intelligence systems for public road repairs starting in mid-year.
In preparation for future AI-based road repair projects in Hong Kong to reduce risks for workers on roadways, Roborn Technology successfully developed the collaborative autonomous Robot Tank. This versatile vehicle features remote control capabilities and can autonomously perform tasks such as road painting, placing and retrieving warning cones, and road planting maintenance. The Robot Tank’s road planting and maintenance functions aim to enhance worker efficiency while saving costs on road infrastructure upkeep.
Mark Mak, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Roborn, is an expert in artificial intelligence and human-machine collaboration. He expressed the company’s commitment to introducing AI technology across various industries in Hong Kong, including road engineering, safety, healthcare, and education. In the realm of AI-driven road repair initiatives, Mak plans to collaborate with the Hong Kong SAR Government to deploy the Robot Tank extensively for road repairs and maintenance, fully realizing unmanned road engineering and management to support the development of Hong Kong as a smart city.
Looking ahead, Mark anticipates rapid advancements in human-machine collaboration technology, leading to innovative and personalized applications in areas such as smart transportation, healthcare, and home automation.