Andhra's 'Road Doctor' Zaps Potholes, Goes Viral: India's First Mechanized Repair System

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News18•16-01-2026, 10:06
Andhra's 'Road Doctor' Zaps Potholes, Goes Viral: India's First Mechanized Repair System
- •Kakinada city in Andhra Pradesh introduces the 'Road Doctor', a tech-driven vehicle to detect and repair potholes efficiently.
- •The innovative machine uses cameras, sensors, AI, LiDAR, and accelerometers to identify and fix damaged road stretches quickly.
- •A video of the 'Road Doctor' in action went viral on X, drawing widespread praise for its speed and efficiency.
- •Social media users lauded CM N. Chandrababu Naidu's governance and called for similar solutions nationwide, citing potential cost savings.
- •While many were impressed, some critics questioned the need for such repairs if roads were built with better quality initially.
Why It Matters: Andhra Pradesh's 'Road Doctor' is India's first mechanized pothole repair system, gaining viral acclaim for efficiency.
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