Abstract:The surface texture characteristics of asphalt pavement directly determine the skid resistance and affect the road traffic safety. The traditional pavement texture measurement methods, such as the sanding method and circular texture meter, have certain limitations in measurement accuracy, operational convenience and environmental adaptability. In recent years, with advancements in computer vision and image processing technology, the pavement texture reconstruction and skid resistance evaluation based on digital imaging technology have gradually become the research hot spots. The application of digital image technology in asphalt pavement texture characterization is systematically reviewed, and the focus is on four common texture reconstruction methods such as grayscale image-based, stereo vision-based, photometric stereo-based and 3D laser vision-based techniques. The respective advantages, disadvantages and applicability are analyzed. Additionally, four main skid resistance evaluation methods are sorted out, including the evaluation strategies based on geometry index, spectral analysis, fractal theory and artificial intelligence. The relevant research findings and the applicability under different conditions are concluded. The study results show that digital imaging technology can accurately reconstruct the 3D texture shape of asphalt pavement and scientifically assess the skid resistance by extracting the key feature parameters, such as texture depth, contour curvature and fractal dimension.The introduction of AI techniques, such as deep learning and machine learning, can make the skid resistance prediction based on image data achieve a higher accuracy and automation level. Although the digital image technology demonstrates the good applicability in both laboratory and field detection, it still faces challenges such as high computational complexity, limited environmental adaptability, and a low degree of standardization in engineering applications. Future research should focus on the multimodal data integration, intelligent algorithm optimization, real-time detection and standardization application to further enhance the accuracy and engineering practicality of pavement skid resistance evaluation, which provides the scientific support for road safety and intelligent transportation systems management.