Prof. Jan Nedoma, Ph.D.
Lab Leader
Autonomous photonic system for contactless diagnostics and cleaning of railway wheelsets
Photonics
Sensing Technologies
The project develops a service platform for automated continuous measurement and diagnostics of railway wheels and wheelsets combined with laser cleaning. It aims to monitor wheel condition rapidly during normal train operation and reduce manual measurements during depot downtime, combining photonic measurement technologies with automated railway maintenance.
Timeline
2025 - 2028
Status
Active
Project code
CZ.01.01.01/01/24_063/0006541
Funding provider
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Funding program
OP TAK – Applications, Call III – DEEP TECH
Partner
RMT s.r.o.
Budget
CZK 40,254,361.75
The project develops a service platform for automated continuous measurement and diagnostics of railway wheels and wheelsets combined with laser cleaning. It aims to monitor wheel condition rapidly during normal train operation and reduce manual measurements during depot downtime, combining photonic measurement technologies with automated railway maintenance.
Project period: 2025–2028
Principal investigator at VSB-TUO: Jan Látal, Ph.D.