<ul><li>Japanese construction firm Toda Construction Co. has successfully tested an AI-driven drone system that analyzes tunnel faces, reducing inspection time from 2 hours to 17 minutes.</li><li>The system uses an autonomous drone equipped with face analysis technology to conduct inspections more quickly and efficiently, eliminating the need for teams of engineers for the task.</li><li>The drone system features autonomous obstacle avoidance and a custom software solution to ensure safe and accurate inspections in debris-filled mountain tunnels.</li><li>The innovative drone system has the potential to become an important tool in large underground infrastructure projects, improving efficiency and project timelines.</li></ul>

Drones Go Underground: Japan’s Toda Construction Uses UAVs to Inspect Tunnel Faces

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