-- RoadPrintz has introduced Electra, an operator-driven, truck-mounted pavement-marking system designed to apply traffic markings such as turn arrows, crosswalks, legends, bike lane symbols, and other road symbols traditionally painted by hand using stencils. Electra is mounted on a Ford F-550 chassis and integrates an industrial robotic arm that applies road markings without relying on traditional stencils. Operators manage the system from within the vehicle, eliminating the need for workers to be on the pavement during marking.
“Electra was developed to reduce exposure to traffic and help contractors complete marking tasks with greater consistency,” stated the spokesperson at RoadPrintz.
The system is used to paint a variety of markings, including arrows, crosswalks, legends, bike lane symbols, and other road symbols as detailed in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The process is configured to function with manual placement, using automated controls and integrated software that maps the placement directly onto the surface.
Training for the system is structured to take place over a short time period. Basic operations can be introduced in less than an hour, and more advanced layout training is typically completed within two days. The system records data via cloud-based tools and uses geo-location to document activity.
The system’s design also builds an inventory of all painted symbols including details of location and most recent application, allowing better maintenance scheduling across painting seasons. RoadPrintz has suggested that contractors engaged in daily operations may see a return on investment in a time frame ranging from one to two years, depending on regional labor costs and usage levels.
“By automating the application process, the system helps simplify pavement marking workflows for municipalities and contractors alike,” added the spokesperson.
RoadPrintz developed its system in collaboration with local municipalities and contractors. The virtual stencils were created to provide an alternative to manual stencil use. The company has received funding from the National Science Foundation to support its work on the project.
About Us: RoadPrintz develops robotic transverse pavement marking systems designed to support road maintenance operations. Its technology focuses on applying roadway symbols and markings using a vehicle-mounted robotic arm without the need for stencils. The RoadPrintz system addresses operational challenges in street marking arising from ongoing shortages in the labor market, widespread inefficiency inherent in the use of stencils, and increasing concerns for worker safety.
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Name: Sam Bell
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Organization: RoadPrintz
Address: 11201 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: 216-534-5302
Website: https://roadprintz.com/
Release ID: 89179794
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