Integrating smart city technologies for sustainable pavement infrastructure

摘要

This article explores the connection between Smart City advancements and the development of materials and strategies for asphalt pavements. It highlights the synergy between Smart Cities and Industry 4.0 through current technological advancements using connectivity, artificial intelligence, and big data analysis. The relationships between Smart Cities and Industry 4.0 are examined with an emphasis on five major areas: (i) Internet of Things and integrated systems; (ii) robotics and additive manufacturing; (iii) augmented reality for modeling and simulations; (iv) data-driven analysis: big data, artificial intelligence; and (v) citizen participation. We also point to the importance of smart infrastructure, with the integration of nanomaterials and materials into the structure to reduce energy consumption, optimize resources, and assist automation in construction and maintenance strategies, contributing to the efficiency and longevity of pavement infrastructure. We conclude by envisioning how generative artificial intelligence is integrated into pavement research, opening new avenues for innovation.