He developed a device to detect early potholes

Scientists in the "fog land" have had a solution to end the threat of potholes on the road - the cause of many road traffic accidents.

Researchers at two universities, Nottingham Trent and Brunel, invented a scanner system that was able to detect potholes three years before they formed. A computer software called "vision algorithm" will analyze data from 2D and 3D sensors mounted in front of a van to scan for points. rugged, irregularly convex - considered as a sign of asphalt loss in the aggregate leading to potholes or cracks.

According to scientists, potholes can be formed due to poor design and construction, poor weather or poor drainage. One study said that in 2014 alone, drivers across the UK received more than £ 3m in damages for potholes.

Councils in both England and Wales in 2013 have spent more than 110 million pounds on leveling more than 2 million potholes on the road, according to a report by the Union of Asphalt Industries.

A poultry cockroach research team scientist said that if potholes or potholes were detected earlier, the costs of leveling and remediation would be greatly reduced. Mr Rahman added that the new technology would also allow councils to plan more efficient and less expensive repairs. This technology is currently undergoing testing and can be applied in practice before the end of the year.

The UK government has committed £ 6bn in five years to maintain local roads, in addition to the £ 15bn spent to improve road networks across the country.