The City of Irvine maintains more than 9,000 curb ramps, 950 miles of sidewalk, 400 transit stops, 64 public buildings, and 68 public parks, and it is committed to ensuring these facilities are accessible and usable for persons with disabilities as outlined by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

As part of this commitment, the City is conducting a self-evaluation of public facilities throughout the City.

An Innovative Approach to Assessment

The City is partnering with Daxbot to deploy its urban service robots equipped with GPS and sensors to efficiently and precisely assess and inspect curb ramps and sidewalks in public streets.

Data from the assessment will assist staff in programming and prioritizing future improvements to ensure our community is safer and accessible for everyone.  In addition, the robots will experience first-hand challenges that someone in a wheelchair might encounter. 

Learn more about Daxbot and view it in action below. 

Timeline

The robots will be deployed in the southern section of the City beginning in August and will work their way north. The robots will survey City streets for several weeks Monday through Friday during the day. The locations of the robots will be monitored remotely in real-time, and at least one field technician will be on standby, nearby, to troubleshoot any technological issues.

If you encounter a Daxbot on the sidewalk, please treat it as City of Irvine Public Works & Sustainability staff working in the field. Do not disturb or block its path so it can safely complete its work.

Project Partners

This effort is being led by the City’s contractor, Bureau Veritas, which is working with Daxbot to deploy the robots.