Automating rail joint inspections with video analytics and AI
Siemens and Strukton are harnessing the capabilities of video analytics and artificial intelligence to automatically detect and assess the condition of insulated rail joints. Dr Thomas Hempel, Siemens Mobility project manager technology and infrastructure, and Joost van Kalsbeek, Strukton Rail R&D manager maintenance engineering, explain how the Video Track inspector will support the drive towards predictive maintenance.