Pothole Detection

and Filling System

An Arduino-Based Sensing Model for Road Maintenance
Abstract

 This project focuses on addressing the critical issue of road

maintenance in developing countries by detecting and filling
potholes.
 The proposed system uses an Arduino-based sensing model to detect
potholes and estimate their depths, enabling the automatic discharge
of materials for filling.
 The system also provides manual control via an Android application,
allowing users to operate the model remotely.
 This solution aims to improve road safety, reduce vehicle damage,
and assist authorities in maintaining road infrastructure efficiently.
Literature Survey

 1. Research on road distress detection using IoT and sensors.

 2. Studies on automated pothole detection using ultrasonic sensors.
 3. Existing solutions for road maintenance in developing countries.
 4. Android-based remote control systems for IoT devices.
Scope

 1. Detection of potholes in both dry and water-filled conditions.

 2. Estimation of pothole depth for accurate material discharge.
 3. Integration of Arduino and Android for automated and manual
control.
 4. Application in secondary roads in developing countries.
System Analysis

 1. Input: Pothole detection using ultrasonic sensors.

 2. Processing: Depth estimation and material calculation.
 3. Output: Discharge of materials and leveling process.
 4. Control: Android app for manual operation.
Existing Work

 1. Manual pothole detection and filling processes.

 2. Semi-automated systems with limited accuracy.
 3. Lack of integration with mobile applications for remote control.
Limitations of Existing Work

 1. High dependency on manual labor.

 2. Inefficient detection of water-filled potholes.
 3. Lack of real-time monitoring and control.
 4. High operational costs and time consumption.
Paper Name Year Methodology Advantages Inference
Utilized
"Automated ultrasonic Effective for
Pothole sensors for dry potholes
Low-cost, real-
Detection Using 2018pothole but struggles
time detection.
Ultrasonic detection and with water-
Sensors" depth filled potholes.
estimation.
Deployed IoT
"IoT-Based High initial cost
sensors and Scalable and
Road Condition and requires
2019GPS for road provides real-
Monitoring internet
condition time data.
System" connectivity.
mapping.
Used image Limited by
"Image processing lighting
Non-contact
Processing for algorithms to conditions and
2020 method, high
Pothole detect potholes requires high
accuracy.
Detection" from road computational
images. power.
 Employed
"Depth Expensive and
LiDAR sensors High precision
Estimation of not feasible for
for 3D mapping and works in all
Potholes Using 2021 large-scale
and depth weather
LiDAR implementation
estimation of conditions.
Technology" .
potholes.
Developed an
"Arduino-Based Arduino-based Limited to
Cost-effective
Pothole system with detection only;
2022 and easy to
Detection and ultrasonic no filling
implement.
Alert System" sensors and mechanism.
GSM for alerts.
Applied
machine
"Machine Requires large
learning Improved
Learning for datasets and
2023algorithms to accuracy and
Pothole computational
classify adaptability.
Classification" resources.
potholes based
on sensor data.
 Designed a
robotic system Fully
"Automated High cost and
for automated automated and
Pothole Filling 2021 complex
pothole reduces human
Using Robotics" maintenance.
detection and intervention.
filling.
"Water-Filled
Used acoustic
Pothole Effective for Limited range
sensors to
Detection Using 2022 water-filled and requires
detect water-
Acoustic potholes. calibration.
filled potholes.
Sensors"
Proposed a low-
"Low-Cost Road
cost system Affordable and
Maintenance Lacks
using basic suitable for
System for 2020 automation and
sensors and developing
Developing precision.
manual filling countries.
Countries"
mechanisms.
Developed an
"Integration of Android app for User-friendly Dependent on
Android App for remote and provides smartphone
2023
Remote Road monitoring and real-time availability and
Monitoring" control of road control. connectivity.
Proposed System

 1. Arduino-based sensing model for pothole detection.

 2. Depth estimation using ultrasonic sensors.
 3. Automated material discharge and leveling.
 4. Android app for manual control and monitoring.
Advantages and Disadvantages

 Advantages:
 1. Improved accuracy in pothole detection.
 2. Reduced manual effort and operational costs.
 3. Real-time monitoring and control.
 Disadvantages:
 1. Initial setup cost may be high.
 2. Requires technical expertise for maintenance.
Feasibility Analysis

 1. Technical Feasibility: Uses proven technologies like Arduino and

Android.
 2. Economic Feasibility: Cost-effective compared to manual methods.
 3. Operational Feasibility: Easy to operate with automated and
manual controls.
 4. Social Feasibility: Improves road safety and reduces accidents.
References

 1. Research papers on IoT-based road maintenance.

 2. Arduino and ultrasonic sensor documentation.
 3. Case studies on road distress in developing countries.
 4. Android app development guides.
References

 1. Smart Roads: A Vision of Future Transportation

 2. Arduino-based Sensing Applications in Transportation
 3. Automated Road Maintenance Systems: A Review
 4. IoT Applications in Infrastructure Management
 5. Machine Learning in Road Maintenance