About
RoadBotics is an AI-driven road assessment platform acquired by and integrated into Michelin Mobility Intelligence. It leverages computer vision and machine learning to automatically analyze road surfaces from video footage, generating standardized condition ratings that help public works departments and transportation agencies prioritize repair budgets more effectively. The platform offers several core capabilities: Before and After Analysis to measure the impact of road repairs and maintenance projects; Risk Projection Maps that forecast where road conditions are likely to deteriorate, enabling proactive planning; and Road Safety Scans that identify hazardous conditions along roadways to support safety programs. Designed primarily for government agencies, municipalities, and infrastructure consultants, RoadBotics replaces costly, subjective manual road inspections with a repeatable, scalable AI-powered workflow. Users upload or stream road footage, and the system automatically processes and maps condition data onto a visual dashboard, making it easy to communicate findings to stakeholders and elected officials. Note: Michelin has announced that the Michelin Better Roads product will be discontinued by end of 2025. The platform is no longer accepting new projects as of the announcement date.
Key Features
- AI Road Condition Ratings: Automatically analyzes road footage using computer vision to generate standardized, objective condition scores across entire road networks.
- Before and After Analysis: Compares road condition data across time periods to quantify the impact of maintenance and repair projects.
- Risk Projection Maps: Forecasts future road deterioration using AI modeling, enabling agencies to plan proactive maintenance before conditions worsen.
- Road Safety Scans: Identifies hazardous road conditions and safety risks along roadways to support safety improvement programs.
- Interactive Visual Dashboard: Displays road condition data mapped onto a visual interface, making it easy to communicate findings to stakeholders and decision-makers.
Use Cases
- Municipal public works departments assessing the condition of city road networks to prioritize annual paving and repair budgets.
- Transportation agencies generating before-and-after reports to demonstrate the effectiveness of road maintenance investments to elected officials.
- Infrastructure consultants conducting rapid, scalable road condition surveys for government clients across large geographic areas.
- Safety program managers identifying hazardous road conditions to inform targeted road safety improvement initiatives.
- Regional planning authorities projecting future road deterioration to develop multi-year capital infrastructure plans.
Pros
- Scalable and Objective Assessments: AI-driven analysis removes subjectivity from road inspections and can assess entire road networks far faster than manual methods.
- Data-Driven Budget Prioritization: Condition ratings and risk maps help agencies allocate limited maintenance budgets to the highest-need locations.
- Backed by Michelin Expertise: Integration into Michelin Mobility Intelligence brings deep mobility and infrastructure domain knowledge to the platform.
Cons
- Product Being Discontinued: Michelin has announced the Michelin Better Roads product will be discontinued by end of 2025 and is no longer accepting new projects.
- Enterprise-Only Pricing: The platform is targeted at government agencies and enterprises, with no self-serve or small-scale pricing options available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RoadBotics?
RoadBotics is an AI-powered road assessment platform that uses computer vision to analyze road conditions, generate condition ratings, and provide actionable insights for infrastructure management. It is now part of Michelin Mobility Intelligence.
Who is RoadBotics designed for?
It is designed for municipalities, government transportation agencies, public works departments, and infrastructure consultants who need to assess and manage road networks at scale.
What products does RoadBotics offer?
The platform offers Before and After Analysis, Risk Projection Maps, and Road Safety Scans to support road maintenance planning, safety programs, and infrastructure investment decisions.
Is RoadBotics still accepting new customers?
No. Michelin has announced that the Michelin Better Roads product will be discontinued by the end of 2025, and they are no longer accepting new projects effective from the announcement date.
How does RoadBotics assess road conditions?
RoadBotics uses AI and computer vision to analyze video footage of roads, automatically detecting surface distress and defects, then generating standardized condition ratings mapped onto an interactive visual dashboard.
