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        "id": 1741131,
        "msgid": "158-kilometre-stretch-of-motorway-in-china-paved-using-ai-1780571752",
        "date": "2026-05-15 16:00:00",
        "title": "158 Kilometre Stretch of Motorway in China Paved Using AI",
        "author": "Hilda B Alexander",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "China has completed the world's first fully automated motorway paving project, covering 157.79 kilometres of the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway. The project utilised AI, drones, and autonomous construction machinery to improve efficiency, quality, and safety in road construction, marking a significant step in smart infrastructure development.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - China has completed the world\u2019s first fully\nautomated motorway paving project, spanning 157.79 kilometres on the\nBeijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway.<\/p>\n<p>This project marks a new milestone in the development of smart\ninfrastructure by utilising artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and\nautonomous construction machinery.<\/p>\n<p>The technology is claimed to improve efficiency, quality, and\nworkplace safety in road construction.<\/p>\n<p>In this project, China operated one unmanned asphalt paving machine\nwith a 20-metre width, six 13-tonne tandem rollers, and three 30-tonne\nrubber-wheel rollers.<\/p>\n<p>All heavy equipment worked synchronously in a 1+3+3+3 operational\npattern. The system is controlled using advanced algorithms, a\nlow-latency communication network, and the Beidou satellite navigation\nsystem with centimetre-level accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>This technology enables precise compaction through close following\nand slow rolling methods, minimising the risk of uncompacted or missed\nareas.<\/p>\n<p>With this method, the number of asphalt joints can be reduced,\nresulting in a smoother road surface and a stronger road structure.<\/p>\n<p>Each autonomous heavy equipment in this project is equipped with\nvarious safety features, such as electronic fences, emergency stop\nsystems, and real-time obstacle detection.<\/p>\n<p>The technology allows machines to respond automatically to on-site\nconditions, including when detecting obstacles or changes in the working\nenvironment.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the system is also capable of performing compaction on\nthe sides of the road with high accuracy without requiring additional\nequipment. The automatic tracking technology is said to have\nsuccessfully reduced edge trimming errors to zero.<\/p>\n<p>The success of this project is seen as a glimpse into the future of\nroad construction, which relies on AI and automation to improve\nefficiency and the quality of infrastructure development.<\/p>\n<p>KOMPAS.com is committed to providing clear, trustworthy, and balanced\nfacts. Support the sustainability of clear journalism and enjoy ad-free\nreading through Membership. Join KOMPAS.com Plus now.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/158-kilometre-stretch-of-motorway-in-china-paved-using-ai-1780571752",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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