A Central Coast university is trying a unique approach to assessing the accessibility of its campus for those with disabilities.
Starting next week, a small fleet of robots will begin mapping the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus.
What are known as Daxbot robots will roam the university for nearly a month, collecting data on 31 miles of roads and pathways. They're about the size of a child’s toy wagon and can map terrain down to millimeters. Three of the robots will be used for the project.
The information will be used to update Cal Poly’s Americans with Disabilities Act plan and to devise ways to improve campus accessibility.
