The Anonymous Widower

HyperTunnel Wins Government Backing For Revolutionary Underpass Tech

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on Rail Technology Magazine.

This is the sub-heading.

Pioneering tunnel builders hyperTunnel have scored a major coup, securing UK government funding to showcase their revolutionary swarm construction technique at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in South Wales.

These four paragraphs outline hyperTunnel and its demonstration project at the GCRE.

Their underpass project is one of just 16 cutting-edge schemes set to be unveiled at the GCRE’s Dulais Valley site this year. hyperTunnel’s brainchild, the swarm construction technique, harnesses the power of AI, digital surveying, and robot swarms to essentially 3D print tunnels directly in the ground, eliminating the need for messy excavation.

This futuristic approach it hopes will transform underground construction, whilst slashing costs and timeframes. It can also help contribute to waste reduction, risk prevention and help reduce a projects carbon footprint compared to the traditional cut-and-cover methods which are frequently used.

Their GCRE project will see them build a 20-metre pedestrian underpass beneath a test track, cleverly designed to keep the track operational throughout construction.

hyperTunnel’s overarching vision is to offer a financially viable alternative to perilous level crossings which it anticipates will boost safety, and increase rail capacity.

Note.

1. To learn more visit hyperTunnel’s web site.
2. The mission statement on the home page is Transforming Underground Construction Through AI, Machine Learning And Swarm Robotics.

I like this technology and think it will go a long way. Hopefully, in the right direction.

January 23, 2024 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Global Centre Of Rail Excellence, hyperTunnel, Innovation, Tunnels