Rather than relying on the automotive industry to introduce better collision prevention systems, planners from the City of Bellvue and engineers from Microsoft are coming together to make roads a safer place, using what is already available to them.
The initiative makes use of traffic cameras that are already installed, but are typically only used by traffic officials and police officers. Now, the teams at Microsoft are developing technology to analyze footage captured by the cameras and identify where accidents are likely to happen at the most dangerous intersections.
The transportation system is being likened to the movie Minority Report, where Tom Cruise's character stops crime before it happens. Victor Bahl of Microsoft Research’s Mobility and Networking Research says that "creating a next-generation traffic management system" will help to address problems in both safety and infrastructure.
Collision-Predicting Systems
This Microsoft Project Analyzes Traffic Cameras to Prevent Accidents
Trend Themes
1. Collision-predicting Systems - Using advanced technology to analyze traffic camera footage and predict potential collisions at dangerous intersections.
2. Safety-enhancing Technology - Leveraging existing infrastructure, such as traffic cameras, to develop innovative solutions that improve road safety.
3. Next-generation Traffic Management - Integrating cutting-edge technology into traffic systems to create a more efficient and proactive approach to managing transportation challenges.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Implementing collision-predicting systems in vehicles to enhance driver safety and prevent accidents.
2. Smart Cities - Integrating advanced traffic management technology within urban infrastructures to create safer and more efficient transportation networks.
3. Information Technology - Developing innovative solutions that leverage artificial intelligence and data analytics to improve traffic safety and congestion management.