Every week here at Geo Week News, we have been highlighting some of our favorite stories from around the internet that cover the geospatial, 3D, and AEC industries. Whether it’s a fascinating case study, insights from an industry thought leader, or deep dives into new tools, there is never any shortage of great writing and storytelling in this industry. So, below you can find links to three stories that we loved this week.
State of play: automation and robotics in surveying
Lars Langhorst | GIM International
Robots, drones, and AI have turned a multi-person survey crew into a one-person job on many sites, with autonomous stakeout rovers, drones-in-a-box, and uncrewed vessels now handling the dull, dirty, and dangerous work. But this GIM International feature argues that the surveyor isn’t disappearing, as boundary determination, quality assurance, and professional liability still require a human to sign off, shifting the role from measurement technician to someone who manages the mission and stands behind the data.
MONOPOLY: Surveying Edition aims to inspire careers
jnally | Spatial Source
Get Kids into Survey and Hasbro have launched MONOPOLY: Surveying Edition, a board game that introduces kids and parents to geospatial concepts like drones, GNSS, laser scanning, digital twins, and underwater surveying through play. Built with input from dozens of sector organizations to spark interest in surveying careers, the game is available for pre-order now, with the first shipment due in December.
GNSS Technology Monitors the World’s Highest Bridge
Staff Writer | GeoInformatics
CHCNAV’s GNSS technology is helping keep China’s Huajiang Canyon Bridge safe, with ten monitoring receivers continuously tracking structural movement caused by wind, temperature, and traffic on the 1,420-meter main span. The same technology supported the bridge’s construction and the precision surveying that verified its Guinness World Record height of 626.01 meters above the river.
