Dynam.AI and GBA Partner on AI-Enabled Smart Detection of Infrastructure Defects

SAN DIEGO, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Dynam.AI, a leading provider of end-to-end artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for businesses across industries, and GBA, a provider of innovative engineering and architecture solutions, today announced a partnership to identify defects in bridge roadway surfaces. The joint solution uses GBA's Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Dynam.AI's Auguste™ image detection and classification algorithm with the goal of improving the accuracy, safety and cost effectiveness of infrastructure repairs.

"We are constantly looking for new technologies to solve existing problems and we found Dynam.AI to be similarly focused on streamlined solutions tailored to a project's specific needs," said Tim Ross, president and CEO of GBA. "Working together, we have created a significantly more efficient approach to collect information to substantiate bridge rehabilitation."

According to a 2019 study from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, the U.S. has over 47,000 structurally deficient bridges. Traditionally, the collection of data to determine the location and severity of the structural deficiencies has been a manual process requiring ground crews and extensive lane closures, and creating hazards for drivers, road workers and inspectors. The standard approach is costly due to required expenditures on traffic control and other personnel as well as the economic impact of workers stuck in traffic.

In this patent pending methodology, GBA deploys UAS with infrared (IR) thermography to evaluate the condition of concrete decks, overlayments and bridge joints, a feat that was awarded an Engineering Excellence Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in May of 2019. Dynam.AI's Auguste™ detection and analysis algorithm converts GBA's UAS findings into robust data streams, detecting areas of decay with higher than 85% accuracy and associating that with an understanding of operational costs, timing and the overall impact of repairs. Known for its physics-driven AI models and techniques, Dynam.AI can convert the tremendous amount of data into a 3D model to visualize anomalies. Using this solution is expected to save 70% in man-hours and the process that once took six weeks using the previous technology can now be completed in a matter of days.

"In an environment like bridge rehabilitation, where every percentage point of accuracy counts, precise, consistent and detailed data is paramount," said David Ferrell, managing director of Dynam.AI. "The integration of our market-leading AI algorithms and techniques with GBA's extensive expertise in UAS technology results in a cutting-edge solution unmatched in its ability to determine with precision the ideal time for departments of transportation to fix our nation's decaying infrastructure, allowing them to optimize resource investments and maximize public safety."

"Using Dynam.AI's industry-agnostic, platform-enabled solutions, GBA continues to innovate in transportation, as well as across the water, environment, building design, site development, systems integration, and construction management sectors," said Ben Lindner, Advanced Robotics and Remote Sensing Group Leader at GBA.

About Dynam.AI
Dynam.AI provides businesses across the globe with platform-enabled AI solutions built to uplevel any organization in any industry. Dynam.AI's detection, forecasting and optimization products have emerged from years of intensive research and development by a team of world-leading AI physicists and engineers. Empowered by the proprietary UPx™ framework, Dynam.AI's suite of AI-enabled solutions is uniquely adaptable to tackle specific business needs, all while setting the industry standard in precision and accuracy. Dynam.AI is a portfolio company of Analytics Ventures, a fund dedicated to creating and building transformative venture companies that harness the power of artificial intelligence to deliver global impact. Visit http://dynam.ai/ to learn more.

About GBA
GBA provides innovative engineering and architectural solutions to clients throughout the United States. Primary markets include transportation, water, environment, buildings, site development and commissioning. GBA and its subsidiaries employ a staff of 300 headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, with regional offices in Missouri, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Texas and Illinois. Members of GBA's multi-disciplined staff work closely with clients to accomplish the firm's core purpose – "creating remarkable solutions for a higher quality of life." To learn more about GBA, visit: www.GBAteam.com.

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