At the end of September, CAMBER partner AIT Austrian Institute of Technology successfully completed a comprehensive data collection campaign in Croatia, marking an important step in developing digital solutions for safer and smarter road maintenance.
Using the high-performance RoadLab measurement vehicle and the sensor-based MoProVe (Motorcycle Probe Vehicle) system, the AIT team carried out detailed surveys on selected sections of the Croatian national road network. The instruments collected high-precision reference data on road geometry, slope, transverse and longitudinal levelness, surface condition, and the location of infrastructure elements. In addition, motorcycle driving dynamics data – including trajectory and acceleration – were gathered to better understand the specific challenges faced by powered two-wheelers.
The campaign was conducted in close collaboration with the University of Zagreb and the Croatian Road Administration, whose local expertise was key to ensuring accurate and relevant measurements. The data collected will serve as a foundation for the development of digital twins of the road network. These digital representations will enable the simulation of different usage scenarios, improve the efficiency of maintenance planning, and ultimately enhance road safety for all users.
Further data collection campaigns will be planned in the other pilot sites in 2025 and 2026, broadening CAMBER’s research and validation activities across Europe.
