The All-Star Panel on The Roundtable, produced by Planet Underground, had an insightful discussion among industry leaders on the evolving landscape of damage prevention, focusing on future technology and methods. Chaired by Jemmie Wang, the panel delves into pressing questions about leveraging new technologies to enhance the management of crowded underground utility rights-of-way. The discussion considers whether we are on the brink of technology akin to “x-ray goggles” for precision in locating underground utilities, even questioning if such groundbreaking tools could soon become reality.

Key topics include the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to impact the underground utility sector positively, while also reflecting on the potential drawbacks seen in other industries. The panelists explore the challenges and barriers faced by the industry in adopting advanced tech and debate how other sectors’ innovations in logistics and labor reduction could inspire damage prevention solutions. This video is a must-watch for those interested in the future of utility safety and technology-driven advancements in underground infrastructure management.