From catching Pokémon in the park to viewing a new IKEA chair in your living room, augmented reality (AR) often seems fun and low stakes. But what if wearable AR technology—such as safety glasses—could deliver warnings to roadway workers when they’re in danger? It’s an exciting possibility that hinges on one key question: Would this type of system meet the needs of workers?
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Developing Smart Signs for Traffic Control in Work Zones
Providing traffic control in work zones is one of the highest risk jobs in the country. Flaggers are often considered the first line of defense against distracted, inattentive or aggressive motorists who may intrude into these work areas. A new, cost-effective system that tracks an oncoming vehicle’s trajectory can warn workers of an unsafe intrusion into the work zone and alert drivers to slow or stop.
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New Clear Roads Research: Recruiting and Retaining Highway Maintenance Workers
Finding and keeping skilled, dedicated highway maintenance workers has become increasingly challenging for state and local transportation agencies.
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