Mixed Reality and Artificial Intelligence for In-Depth Bridge Inspections

Collins Speaker Series

Advancement of 3-dimensional rendering software has allowed opportunities to drastically limit exposure to high-risk environments while yielding higher-quality deliverables. This presentation highlights the significant reduction in inspector on-site time and the substantial increase in quality of deliverables with precise and accurate data acquisition to provide a baseline for future inspections. Additionally, ongoing initiatives to implement artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting deficiencies will also be discussed.

Tanner Wild is a licensed professional engineer and has 5 years of bridge construction and inspection experience. He has performed hundreds of structural inspections across the country as a certified diver, rope access technician, and FAA Drone Pilot. He currently serves as a Project Manager for Collins Engineers, Inc.’s St. Paul, MN, office.