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Nu\u00f1ez and Seval Oz, assistant secretary for research and technology at the U.S. Department of Transportation. Members of Florida\u2019s congressional and state delegations also attended. The demonstration highlighted the role of federally supported university research in developing practical infrastructure solutions with national applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Professors Atorod Azizinamini, director of FIU\u2019s Innovative Bridge Technologies\/Accelerated Bridge Construction-University Transportation Center (IBT\/ABC-UTC), and Kenneth G. Furton, executive director of the FIU Global Forensic and Justice Center, led the demonstrations. Azizinamini showcased a magnetic scanning system capable of detecting hidden corrosion inside bridge structures, along with Sprayable Ultra-High Performance Concrete, an advanced repair material developed at FIU that can be applied in the field to rehabilitate deteriorating infrastructure. The technology recently was used for the first time on a bridge project in Virginia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/miamimovershub.com\/?p=654\">ChamberSouth Spotlight: Guest Bill Blanco of PSM Facility Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>Furton demonstrated one of the event\u2019s most visible technologies: specially trained dogs capable of detecting volatile organic compounds emitted by corrosion beneath surfaces. Dogs named Pixie and Loki\u00a0participated\u00a0in the demonstration, showing how canine detection methods could help\u00a0identify\u00a0hidden structural damage before it becomes hazardous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Researchers also\u00a0showcased\u00a0the FIU Wall Climber, a robotic vehicle designed to climb vertical flat surfaces for infrastructure monitoring and inspection. The remotely operated system can integrate multiple sensors while\u00a0maintaining\u00a0a low-cost, portable design. 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