iris

About iris

iris R&D Group develops AI-powered infrastructure technology for automating road inspections, roadway asset collection, and maintenance operations. Its technology helps municipalities, transportation agencies, infrastructure operators, and other organizations monitor roads and roadside assets while turning field observations into structured operational data.

The company combines vehicle-mounted cameras, edge AI, computer vision, data processing, and a centralized software platform to identify infrastructure deficiencies, visualize results, and support maintenance workflows.

Platform & Solutions

iris provides an integrated hardware and software ecosystem built around the irisGO camera and irisCITY dashboard.

Core solutions and capabilities include:

• AI-powered road patrol and infrastructure inspection
• Vehicle-mounted camera systems for mobile data collection
• Automated detection of potholes, cracks, damaged assets, and roadway deficiencies
• Pavement Condition Index and PASER assessments
• Road and sidewalk condition surveys
• Digital roadway asset inventories
• Detection and cataloguing of traffic signs, fire hydrants, streetlights, pavement markings, and other assets
• AI and computer vision processing of captured imagery
• Automated image redaction for public privacy
• Geographic visualization of road conditions and infrastructure assets
• Historical records for comparing asset conditions over time
• Automated work-order creation and maintenance notifications
• Integration with existing asset management, work-order, ERP, and maintenance systems
• Support for mobile road networks, critical infrastructure routes, and compatible defense environments

The platform can collect data from patrol vehicles and other fleet assets, process that information, and deliver actionable results through irisCITY or an organization’s existing operational systems.

Best Fit Customers

iris is best suited for public- and private-sector organizations responsible for roads, transportation networks, and distributed infrastructure assets, including:

• Municipalities and public works departments
• State, provincial, and regional transportation agencies
• Departments of transportation
• Road and highway concessionaires
• Transportation infrastructure operators
• Engineering and road maintenance contractors
• Smart city programs
• Fleet-based inspection and maintenance teams
• Ports and logistics infrastructure operators
• Energy and utility corridor operators
• Defense facilities and base infrastructure teams
• Organizations managing large roadway asset inventories
• Agencies seeking to automate inspections and maintenance workflows

Regions Served

Global, with customers, projects, and technology partnerships across Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and other international markets.