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Robot Maps Sidewalks for Accessibility | Missoula News
Meet Dax, Missoula County’s new sidewalk-scouting robot, zipping through town in a vest and bright eyes to map elevation, slope, and distance—covering up to eight miles a day. He snoozes between missions to upload data, snapping only ground-level photos (saved only for safety) and never collecting personal info. Part of a federal ADA self-evaluation, Dax’s intel helps LifeQuest pinpoint accessibility gaps and prioritize upgrades. Built by Oregon’s Daxbot, he’s not replacing humans but accelerating the process—so Missoula can build a more inclusive future, one paved path at a time. Listen in…
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