The NRC’s bridge inspection technology - Video

The NRC’s bridge inspection technology - Transcript

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Background music starts as a drone takes off from the ground]

[A narrator begins speaking off-screen]

The National Research Council of Canada is introducing a ground-breaking new system to improve bridge inspections.

[A drone pilot operates a drone flying around a bridge]

Combining AI, augmented reality, and drone technologies, our system offers a safer, faster, cheaper and greener way to inspect bridges.

[The drone pilot is shown wearing an augmented reality headset and a view is shown of what the pilot sees inside the headset]

The AI module automatically detects surface defects in real-time through images relayed by the drone.

[A remote inspector at a desk reviews the drone data on a computer screen]

These defects are highlighted in augmented reality and presented to the remote inspectors.

This innovative system streamlines the inspection process and keeps inspectors safely on the ground.

[A remote inspector completes a report]

Our drone technology is paving the way for the future of infrastructure maintenance.

[A drone flies away from a bridge]

The National Research Council of Canada - Innovating for a better tomorrow.

[Background music ends]

[On screen: official signature, National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada]

[On screen: Government of Canada Wordmark]

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