Intelligent Shield Machines: The Application of Advanced Technologies in Tunnel Construction explores both theoretical and practical engineering applications for new technologies and machines. Machines have long been used in tunnelling as a result of their high reliability, high efficiency, and high value-added, providing a fast digging speed, high construction quality, and low impact on the surrounding environment. However, with the rapid development of new-generation information technologies, big data, and artificial intelligence technology, the field of shield equipment offers even greater potential. - Introduces the concept and application of artificial intelligence and other new intelligent construction technologies to shield tunnel boring machines for the first time - Integrates many new technologies - such as artificial intelligence, big data, and robotics technology - to intelligent shield tunnelling - Provides solutions to many existing engineering problems by using intelligent, efficient, and safe shield machines

Huayong Yang is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, an expert in fluid transmission and control, a professor at Zhejiang University, the Dean of School of Mechanical Engineering of Zhejiang University, the Director of State Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronics (at Zhejiang University), and the Director of National Electro-hydraulic Control Engineering Technology Research Center, Beijing, China.Jianbin Li is a senior engineer, a chief scientist of the National Key Basic Research Development Program (973 Program), a senior expert of China Railway Group Limited and the President of Major Special Project Institute of China Railway Engineering Equipment Group Co., Ltd. He once served as the Chairman and the Secretary of the CPC Committee of China Railway Engineering Equipment Group Co., Ltd. and the General Manager of China Railway Hi-Tech Industry Corporation Limited.