INCREDIBLE ROAD INVENTIONS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT

[Music] thank you rainwater carries things like leaves sand rubber particles fuel lubricants and household garbage down the drain once pfas hazarded chemicals which come from Plastics were found in Rainwater to address this issue a special Road surface with a filter system has been developed in certain cases this system can completely replace the storm drainage system it has a capacity of 300 liters per square meter moreover it's beneficial for installation workers and logistic contractors because it weighs only 43 kilograms per square meter the road surface comes in widths ranging from 1 to 4.2 meters and can handle a maximum load of 5 tons which makes it suitable for pedestrian areas and parking lots alike [Music] this year the east coast of the United States experienced extremely powerful snowfalls described by a meteorologist as a once in a generation event in California alone a staggering 12 meters of snow fell during the season which is equivalent to the height of a four-story house this highlights the importance of the following systems which are already installed and used in Holland this system can melt two and a half centimeters of snow in one hour at a temperature of around -7 degrees Celsius with a pumping speed of about 18 000 liters per minute this eliminates the need for chemicals to clear snow on sidewalks hiring additional cleaning stuff and dealing with complaints from residents about slippery streets no snow means no problems moreover the system is easy to expand the Dutch have successfully implemented heated streets and sidewalks covering 64 000 square meters [Music] do you live in a big city and are accustomed to road noise well according to the who noise pollution is a significant threat that many people underestimate the consequences range from depression and stress to hearing loss and cognitive impairment the manufacturers of these barriers also explain that road noise is highly irritating here's a two-in-one solution noise protection combined with solar power it's an excellent choice for highways the Netherlands has already installed a 5 meter high and 400 meter long barrier these barriers have a lifespan of over 30 years and can reduce noise levels down to 50 to 65 decibels [Music] in 2015 there were 974 million cars worldwide traffic can be intense like in this 22 Lane Highway in Canada where around 500 000 cars pass each day to manage traffic effectively a Canadian company offers a comprehensive solution it includes automatic signs barriers and Lane blocking systems for on-site and remote control this system is Speedy for closing lanes for repairs or redirecting traffic during accidents or bad weather for example a rotating barrier up to five and a half meters long activates fully in about 25 seconds one can control everything using a remote control with a range of up to 1.6 kilometers or from a PC or a smartphone foreign [Music] the German company Siemens seems to have time for everything for example not so long ago they developed a new winds turbine generator and announced a 183 million dollar plant in Singapore they also found time for smart cities and create the omni-led crosswalk poles these poles use sensors to turn on when pedestrians appear and illuminate the crosswalk making it more visible to drivers a similar version called omniflow was implemented by a Portuguese team these smart poles are already installed in Belgium and serve multiple functions they generate wind and solar energy collect data on air quality provide Wi-Fi have cameras and audio communication and allow you to charge your gadgets the Omni connect cloud system helps control and analyze the data allowing for quick alarms if needed [Music] thank you electric cars are becoming increasingly popular with experts predicting that they'll make up around half of all car sales by 2026 while some companies are busy developing new models others are creating charging systems specifically for electric vehicles today let's take a look at the progress made by an Israeli team their idea is to embed copper coils in the asphalt allowing energy to be transmitted to cars on the road using magnetic induction and it's already working in 2021 they successfully installed this system in a 1.6 kilometer stretch of road in Sweden providing a power output of 70 kilowatts and effortlessly charging a 40-ton truck in 2024 a similar charging Road will be built in Detroit USA and reviews indicate that this is an excellent solution for buses and rightly so the company secured a two million dollar contract with a major bus operator in Israel [Music] thank you according to the who traffic accidents result in up to 50 million injuries every year pedestrians are particularly vulnerable so different experts consistently emphasize how important it is to protect people on the streets temporary protective barriers are a popular choice especially for large-scale events like marathons and concerts these barriers can be deployed in 10 to 30 minutes and are capable of stopping even trucks some models can withstand weights of up to 7.2 tons at speeds of around 32 kilometers per hour environmental considerations have not been overlooked either as one manufacturer utilizes recycled rubber for their barriers resulting in a block weighing a modest 49 kilograms additionally customers have the option to add branding built-in lighting and even people counters foreign [Music] you're waiting at a crosswalk for the green light when a truck rushes by creating a powerful gust of air that nearly knocks you off balance while this experience is unpleasant it can also be harnessed for something useful for instance this wind generator can produce energy from the airflow this Innovative technology utilizes both natural wind and the turbulence caused by trucks buses and cars making it relevant both within and outside the city through testing they were able to generate a kilowatt hour of energy the wind generator incorporates a modular system that includes Wi-Fi stations Traffic Control Systems air analyzers and even earthquake sensors its creators secured the first place in the Mercedes-Benz startup competition in turkey and their brainchild has also garnered interest in the EU let's wish them good luck and fair wins foreign [Music] tunnels often pose challenges for drivers particularly truck drivers so China has come up with a solution A system that uses LED tracks to Mark cars even in low light conditions drivers can see each other and plan their Maneuvers while maintaining a safe distance if a vehicle stops a warning signal appears at the tunnel entrance visible from a distance of 200 meters the system can withstand temperatures ranging from -20 to plus 80 degrees Celsius and offers ip65 dust and water protection the same for many modern smartphones the Taiwanese LEDs used in the system have a lifespan of a hundred thousand hours with China's extensive Highway Network stretching around 5.3 million kilometers as of last year this system is expected to be very popular next up is a mobile roadblocker designed to assist in setting up temporary checkpoints its transportation and installation process is straightforward four wheels Two Jacks there's no need for Road bed Drilling and it can be installed on the ground the most advanced version weighs 2.2 tons as a result installation takes only minutes integration with GSM and RFID systems adds convenience for security guards as the road blocker can be opened with cards or key fobs the standard model has a maximum size of 0.9 by 4 meters but the manufacturer also offers custom versions activation is quick taking four to six seconds and the system can be powered by solar power a battery or Mains electricity thanks to its reliable hydraulic mechanism the manufacturer won the best security barrier systems award [Music] [Applause] in 2021 an interesting statistic regarding traffic accidents emerged online despite the decline in driving during the pandemic the number of accidents actually increased the U.S national highway traffic safety administration reports suggests that one reason for this is an increase in speeding and driving under the influence to protect people from people it is crucial to install advanced Safety barriers these barriers feature sliding sections that effectively absorb energy from impacts involving various types of vehicles from Passenger cars to trucks the chances of survival are higher with these barriers in place in tests a passenger car collided with a barrier at a hundred kilometers per hour and even the windshield remained intact the standard section of the barrier is 6.4 meters long and weighs approximately a ton installing and repairing these barriers is much easier compared to Conventional ones and their design meets the mash crash test standard checking road conditions is essential and now robots are ready to assist in this task this hard-working Chinese robot can inspect approximately 7 500 square meters of roadway in just an hour it identifies defects like cracks fractures loose soil and voids even up to depths of three to five meters the robot uses a combination of cameras Radars sensors and a three meter range obstacle avoidance system for navigation it can operate for eight hours straight on a single charge it's so efficient that it even inspects the runways at Beijing daxing International Airport one of the largest airports in the world the collected data can be conveniently displayed online as appealing diagrams or analyzed by artificial intelligence moreover the robot AIDS construction workers by providing precise estimations on how future buildings will impact the ground as usual let's talk about some revolutionary Technologies we have an interesting development to share the creators of this new system for laying and collecting speed bumps have made quite an impression say goodbye to straining your hands now you can sit in the cabin and control the system with a joystick just like in a computer game using cameras for navigation each speed bump covers a stretch of 3.4 meters of Road and it's capable of handling loads up to approximately 36 tons while weighing only 48 kilograms the installation speed is remarkable with up to three speed bumps being placed in just two and a half minutes and the back of the vehicle stays empty Additionally the system can be mounted on a forklift as a result workers no longer need to venture onto the roadway reducing the risk of injuries according to the manufacturer these advantages are revolutionary what do you think [Music] oh when it comes to guide posts the experts on the screen believe they have the best offer they provide Australia with the strongest guideposts in the world capable of withstanding impacts from both sides and standing straight again it's quite fascinating what's more installation using a jackhammer takes just 30 seconds and the way to the post starts at 1.3 kilograms there are options available in both steel and polyurethane and the posts can bend and return to their original shape at least eight times the company is also ready to supply guideposts to Municipal customers and operate globally from North America to Asia [Music] finally take a look at these Road lighting solutions that benefit both pedestrians and drivers they're a solar powered versions that provide 120 hours of operation with only 10 hours of good weather the settings are flexible allowing for flashing multi-colored or continuous lighting and they can even be synchronized with traffic lights if desired certain models have a visibility range of up to 600 meters with the operating temperature ranging from 80 to minus 20 degrees Celsius these lighting solutions are manufactured in China but the application is relevant worldwide for instance on a French intersection with regular markings only 67 of drivers yield to pedestrians but with illuminated markings that number Rises to 94 moreover the visual impact is simply stunning creating a captivating spectacle Christmas [Music]

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Keywords: inventions, gadgets, technology, tech, amazing inventions you must see, road technologies, CCL300, Holland BPW snowmelt system, Solar Innova Noise Barrier, Versilis SwiftGate, Omniflow + Omniled, ElectReon, Rapid Defender, Enlil Vertical Axis, Delta® Crash Cushion, GUIMU ROBOT, RAPTOR®, Saferoads Guide Posts, CE IP68 SOLAR

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Length: 16min 36sec (996 seconds)

Published: Thu Jun 22 2023