Author:Purdon, Kyla; Van Niekerk, T; Phillips, R; Marais, Stephen TDate:Nov 2023Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have shown great potential for data collection and monitoring of areas. Sensors such as LiDARs and cameras can be used on UAVs for high-resolution data collection and used for various applications like Digital ...Read more
Author:Kemp, Lana; Steyn, W; Roux, Michael PDate:Sep 2022This paper introduces the application of technology solutions into the realm of bridge inspection methodologies in South Africa, aiming to enhance the current visual bridge inspection methodology. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can be used ...Read more
Author:Maweni, Thabisa; Setati, Tiro; Botha, NatashaDate:Nov 2023Inventory management in warehouses is a crucial task in the logistics industry. Manual stocktaking in larger-scale warehouses can be time-consuming and labour-intensive. To automate this process, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have gained ...Read more
Author:Kemp, Lana; Matchett, R; Roux, Michael P; De Klerk, LDate:Jul 2023Principal bridge inspections for strategic bridges require an Under-bridge Inspection Unit (UBIU). Strategic bridges have restricted access due to the height and size of the structures or when the structure is located over a perennial river. ...Read more