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An Automated Roadway Pavement Marker Placement System

Project Team: Stay Alert Safety Services, Detail Technologies, and Illinois Institute of Technology

Award: $499,277

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What Is It?

The Automated Roadway Pavement Marker Placement System automates the installation of raised pavement markers on roadways.

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Need

• Traffic delays and vehicle crashes at work zones have resulted in significant economic consequences
• Manual installation of roadway pavement markers is one of the most dangerous activities in the industry

Anticipated advantages to conventional practice

• Removes workers from exposure to traffic
• Reduces congestion by requiring less stoppage on highway
• Cost savings from reduced labor and accelerated installation cycle time

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Planned Refinements

Improved marker delivery system

Enhanced adhesive subsystem

Redesigned pallet subsystem

Improved hydraulic cylinder