Our new intelligent traffic light system is the first pedestrian crossing in the UK where lights automatically change without any need to push a button.
Our system uses innovative AI and machine learning to predict whether people are heading for a junction. It does so by identifying the travel patterns of road crossers from up to 15 meters away ( the cameras) and working out their intentions (the AI and machine learning).
What does it do exactly
Our technology can detect pedestrian numbers and predict their patterns of behaviour at busy crossings. As vehicle and pedestrian movement across cities changes continuously, our new technology assists traffic managers in creating smarter traffic junctions to provide a more seamless user experience for both motorists and pedestrians.
Essentially, the combined power of Now Wireless artificial intelligence technology, wide-angled cameras, machine learning and intuitive sensors determines priority based on patterns of behaviour to change traffic lights automatically without pedestrians needing to touch a button.
Why is this important
UK wide Councils, transport agencies, vehicle owners and pedestrians will experience a positive impact of this system in use.
Smart Junctions ultimately lead to better traffic flow and reduced congestion as cars are no longer asked to sit idling when waiting for ghost pedestrians to cross the road. Consequently, our ‘automatic crossing’ is better for the environment because it keeps traffic flow moving rather than asking vehicles to stop-start unnecessarily. There is also a wellbeing and health benefit for pedestrians via a reduced risk of virus transmission from eliminating the need to touch a button to cross the road.
How does the vehicle and pedestrian management system work exactly?
The system works by using CCTV images to inform artificial intelligence that changes the lights when sufficient numbers of pedestrians are waiting.
We can assist traffic managers program their traffic lights to change accordingly to pre-set requirements. A number of parameters can be put in place to best meet specific requirements for individual crossings. For example, the lights can change when a specific amount of time elapses, if the camera identifies a single person is waiting or to change in a shorter time if a large number of people are standing.
The information gathered by the AI helps traffic managers monitor pedestrian numbers and their use of particular crossing points. There are no road works required for installation, making the Now Wireless pedestrian AI smart traffic system highly cost-effective.
Brian Jackson, Managing Director at Now Wireless, comments: “As economies build back, information about pedestrian numbers, and making sure that crossing points operate efficiently will be particularly important for urban areas.
Implementing the system
Our focus is to continue advising and supporting councils across the UK to implement our new long-term and cost-effective solution for pedestrian and traffic management.
For more information on how this technology can enhance your Smart City, contacting Paul Hudson, project manager at NowWireless. Paul can be reached at paul@nowwireless.com or on + 44 (0) 789 4586977
About Now Wireless: Founded in 1979, the company develops and supplies ‘smart city’ systems to 43 UK local authorities and others across the UK. The proprietary AI-driven sensing equipment provides real-time data, linking the information to central traffic management systems. Our plug and play systems can help councils and traffic management authorities in a multitude of ways.
