Deep Learning
A data and artificial intelligence term used to analyse, automate or optimise infrastructure decisions.
Deep Learning Explained
Deep Learning is a key term within ai & data analytics, where it is used across construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial project delivery. In practical terms, it helps describe how work is planned, specified, delivered, measured or maintained on real sites and assets. Understanding deep learning is useful because the same language is often shared by contractors, designers, suppliers, asset owners, public authorities and investors.
Within Highways.Today’s Dictionary, deep learning should be read as part of the wider vocabulary of artificial intelligence, data science, analytics and automation terms used in infrastructure and construction. It may appear in technical specifications, tender documents, project reports, equipment guides, safety plans, design models, maintenance schedules or news articles. Exact requirements can vary by country, project type, contract form, standard and manufacturer, so readers should always check the relevant local guidance, drawings, regulations and professional advice before relying on the term for design, procurement or operational decisions.
Articles Featuring Deep Learning
Deep Learning Transforms Vehicle Tracking for Critical Infrastructure
13th February 2026
Deep Learning Transforms Vehicle Tracking for Critical Infrastructure Safeguarding nuclear materials has always demanded vigilance, precision and a fair bit…
Smart Concrete Testing with GPR and Deep Learning to Transform Rebar Detection
13th September 2025
Smart Concrete Testing with GPR and Deep Learning to Transform Rebar Detection Reinforced concrete has been the backbone of modern…
X-ray CT inspection of 3D-printed parts improved by Deep Learning
29th October 2022
X-ray CT inspection of 3D-printed parts improved by Deep Learning A new deep-learning framework developed at the Department of Energy’s…
Kinara and NXP provide Scalable AI Solutions for Deep Learning at the Edge
7th October 2022
Kinara and NXP provide Scalable AI Solutions for Deep Learning at the Edge Kinara, the developers of AI processors for…
Renesas R-Car SDK accelerates ADAS Deep Learning for Automated Driving
23rd September 2021
Renesas R-Car SDK accelerates ADAS Deep Learning for Automated Driving Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions,…
MIT’s MCUNet brings deep learning to IoT Internet of Things devices
18th November 2020
MIT’s MCUNet brings deep learning to IoT Internet of Things devices Deep learning is everywhere. This branch of artificial intelligence…
INRIX AI Traffic is a new deep learning solution for traffic analytics
3rd June 2019
INRIX AI Traffic is a new deep learning solution for traffic analytics INRIX AI Traffic leverages deep learning to provide…
Editorial Note
The Highways.Today Dictionary is maintained as an editorial reference resource for construction, infrastructure, transport and industrial technology professionals. Definitions are intended to support understanding, discovery and research, and may be expanded over time as the Dictionary evolves into a broader illustrated industry reference.