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Enhancing Traffic Safety and Accident Prevention
This use case focuses on projects dedicated to enhancing traffic safety and accident prevention, addressing a range of pressing challenges faced on the roads. Efforts are underway to combat the issue of speeding and reduce the frequence of road accidents. Portugal is grappling with the challenge of ensuring trains align properly with station platforms, enhancing safety for commuters. Meanwhile, other projects actively working on initiatives to reduce driver errors that often result in accidents, promoting safer roads for all. Other projects are tackling the problem of timely road damage identification and repair, aiming to minimize hazards for drivers. Additionally, Belgium for instance is developing strategies to effectively manage road conditions during winter, mitigating risks associated with slippery roads. Each of these projects contributes to the overarching goal of creating safer roadways and more secure transportation systems, ultimateyl striving for fewer accidents and smoother journeys for everyone.
Projects
Discover innovative solutions to make roads safer and journeys smoother.
| ID | Problem | Solution | AI Classification | Location |
| 001 | The roads get slippery in winter and it's hard to decided when and how much to spread salt to prevent this | A tool that helps keep roads safe during winter by suggesting when and how to spread anti-ice materials | Reasoning, Automated reasoning, Planning and Scheduling | Germany |
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E-scooter riders have safety issues while riding in the city | Improving safety of small transport vehicles using computer vision | Perception, Computer Vision, Machine Learning | Germany |
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People make mistakes while driving which can lead to accidents | An aid to make driving safer and more efficient by predicting and suggesting optimal actions | Perception, Computer Vision, Machine Learning | Germany |
| 004 | Roads get damaged and it's hard to find and fix the damage quickly | A tool that assesses road conditions to prevent damage | Perception, Computer Vision, Machine Learning | Germany |
| 005 | People drive too fast and have accidents on the road | Improving road safety by monitoring vehicle details and speed | Perception, Computer Vision, Machine Learning | Germany |
Data acquisition and analysis for urban planning
Data acquisition and analysis for urban planning
This use case tackles projects that leverage data analysis and acquisition to advance urban planning, focusing on structure identification, movement prediction, and sustainable development, ensuring efficient, citizen-focused city growth.
For instance, Luxembourg is working on a project to identify new buildings and roads from aerial images, a task that has proven challenging. In Portugal, there's a struggle to identify land ownership and structure in rural areas, and to make water systems more efficient and sustainable. Meanwhile, Italy is grappling with waste management and infrastructure repair issues, as well as predicting population movement for better urban planning.
Each project is a step towards creating more efficient, sustainable, and citizen-focused cities.
Projects
These projects leverage data analysis and acquisition to advance urban planning, focusing on structure identification, movement prediction, and sustainable development, ensuring efficient, citizen-focused city growth.
| ID | Problem | Solution | Location |
| 294 | New buildings and roads are hard to spot from aerial images | An aid to quickly identify new buildings and roads from aerial images | Luxembourg |
| 515 | People have difficulty identifying land ownership and structure in rural areas | An easy way to know who owns what land and what's on it | Portugal |
| 518 | Water systems are not efficient and sustainable | An aid to make water systems efficient and sustainable | Portugal |
| 525 | Cities have problems with waste management and infrastructure repair | Fixing city problems and informing citizens using smart data analysis | Italy |
| 527 | People have trouble predicting how many people will move from one place to another | An improved way to predict how people move around a city | Italy |
| 536 | The city needs to be improved and modernized | Improve city development with a digital and citizen-focused method | Italy |
Lighting optimization and efficiency
Lighting optimization and efficiency
This use case tackles projects aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in cities through lighting optimization.
Street lighting often fails to adjust to changes in weather and motion, leading to safety concerns and increased costs. In Poland, for instance, there's a need for street lights that can adapt to traffic changes, ensuring safer and more efficient lighting conditions. Another challenge is the lack of effective methods to count pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, and adjust street lighting based on these external conditions.
Each project in this use case is striving to create smarter, safer, and more efficient lighting systems, contributing to safer and more sustainable urban environments.
Projects
This use case includes projects aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency in cities.
| ID | Problem | Solution | Location |
| 397 | Street lights don't adjust to weather and motion, and their failures are not quickly detected. | Improving street lighting for safety and efficiency | Poland |
| 404 | People need safer and more efficient street lighting that can adjust to changes in traffic. | An energy-saving solution that adjusts street lighting based on traffic and offers additional services | Poland |
| 405 | People need better ways to count pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, and adjust street lighting based on external conditions. | An improved street light that adjusts brightness and counts passersby | Poland |
Promoting accessibility and inclusion
Promoting accessibility and inclusion
This use case tackles the challenge of promoting accessibility and inclusion, particularly for individuals with disabilities.
The primary issue lies in the difficulty these individuals face when navigating public buildings, largely due to a lack of detailed and accessible information. For instance, in Germany, projects are underway to develop tools that can assist people, especially those with disabilities, to navigate public buildings with ease. These initiatives are a testament to the power of AI in breaking down barriers and fostering a more inclusive society.
Each project is a step towards a world where everyone, regardless of their abilities, can navigate their surroundings independently and confidently.
Projects
A tool that helps people, especially those with disabilities, navigate public buildings easily.
| ID | Problem | Solution | Location |
| 153 | People, especially those with disabilities, struggle to navigate in public buildings due to lack of detailed and accessible information. | A tool that helps people, especially those with disabilities, navigate public buildings easily | Germany |
Urban development and infrastructure management
Urban development and infrastructure management
This use case tackles projects that aim to improve urban development and infrastructure management, focusing on smart planning, efficient maintenance, and leveraging citizen input and sustainability efforts.
In the Netherlands, for instance, there's a struggle with illegal home rentals causing neighborhood issues, and the challenge of utilizing flat roofs sustainably. In Spain, projects are addressing the problem of making cities more comfortable for inhabitants. Meanwhile, Denmark is working on reducing errors in building applications to speed up the approval process.
Each of these initiatives is a step towards creating more livable, sustainable, and efficiently managed urban environments.
Projects
Projects in this use case focus on improving urban development and infrastructure management, smart planning, and efficient maintenance, and leveraging citizen input and sustainability efforts.
| ID | Problem | Solution | Location |
| 74 | People are renting out their homes illegally, causing problems in the neighborhood | A tool that quickly identifies illegal home rentals | Netherlands |
| 81 | The city has a lot of flat roofs and doesn't know how to use them in a sustainable way | Making better use of city rooftops for sustainability | Netherlands |
| 82 | Cities are not comfortable enough for people to live in | An approach to make cities more livable with the help of citizen's input | Spain |
| 216 | People make mistakes when filling out building applications, which makes the approval process take longer. | An aid to speed up construction applications by checking for errors | Denmark |
| 221 | Roads, cycle paths, tunnels, bridges and other infrastructure are hard to manage and maintain | Manage and maintain infrastructure more efficiently using digital methods | Belgium |
| 347 | People are unsure if building or demolishing homes will improve their quality of life. | Improve quality of life by building or demolishing homes | Netherlands |
| 524 | There is difficulty in accessing general services in a territory | A tool for smart planning of public services in a region | Portugal |
| 526 | The city's infrastructure is hard to manage and control remotely | An automated system to manage and control city infrastructures | Spain |
| 720 | There is difficulty in counting different types of road users for planning and decision-making purposes. | An app that helps in planning and maintaining city roads | Estonia |
| 843 | There is difficulty in predicting where to invest for road improvements | Predicting the best areas for road investment | Germany |
Waste management
Waste management
This use case tackles projects that aim to improve waste management, addressing a variety of challenges.
In the Netherlands, for instance, people often struggle to identify the type of waste in underground containers, leading to improper waste disposal. Another issue in the same country is that waste bins often get too full and are not emptied on time, causing inconvenience and potential health hazards. Meanwhile, in Spain, cities are grappling with the challenge of managing waste efficiently and deciding when and where services are needed.
Each of these projects is working towards a cleaner and more sustainable environment by enhancing waste management practices.
Projects
These projects improve waste management.
| ID | Problem | Solution | Location |
| 343 | People have trouble identifying what type of waste is in underground containers. | Identify different types of waste using mobile scanning | Netherlands |
| 372 | Waste bins get too full and are not emptied on time | A system that tells when to empty the trash bins | Netherlands |
| 419 | Cities struggle to manage waste efficiently and decide when and where services are needed. | An aid to manage city waste more efficiently | Spain |
Water management and monitoring
Water management and monitoring
This use case tackles projects that aim to improve water management and monitoring, addressing a variety of challenges.
In Cyprus, for instance, there is difficulty in analyzing water monitoring data like water flow and quality. Portugal is grappling with issues where water supply systems lose water and have problems predicting water usage. Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, construction work can accidentally damage underground sewer systems, causing significant disruptions. Another example is Poland, where there is difficulty in controlling and monitoring the water supply in a water treatment plant.
Each of these projects is working towards more efficient and effective water management systems, ensuring a sustainable and reliable water supply for all.
Projects
These projects improve water management and monitoring.
| ID | Problem | Solution | Location |
| 18 | There is difficulty in analyzing water monitoring data like water flow and quality. | Analyze water quality using smart technology | Cyprus |
| 104 | Water supply systems lose water and have problems predicting water usage | An aid to manage water supply and prevent water loss | Portugal |
| 297 | Construction work can accidentally damage underground sewer systems | Prevent damage to underground pipes during construction | Netherlands |
| 395 | There is difficulty in controlling and monitoring the water supply in a water treatment plant | Manage and control water supply in a water treatment plant | Poland |
| 396 | There is a need to better manage and maintain a network system | Optimizing network operation and maintenance costs | Poland |
| 514 | Water supply networks are not managed efficiently | A system to smartly manage water supply networks | Portugal |
Wastewater management and monitoring
Wastewater management and monitoring
This use case tackles projects that aim to improve wastewater management, addressing a variety of challenges.
In Spain, for instance, there's an issue with sewers not functioning properly due to blockages or damage. Similarly, Finland is grappling with the problem of sewage pipes getting blocked and needing to be cleaned. These projects are working towards efficient solutions to ensure the smooth operation of sewage systems, thereby contributing to better sanitation and environmental protection.
Each initiative represents a step forward in enhancing wastewater management, paving the way for cleaner and healthier communities.
Projects
These projects improve wastewater management.
| ID | Problem | Solution | Location |
| 122 | Sewers are not working properly because they are blocked or damaged | An AI tool to monitor and maintain sewer health | Spain |
| 266 | Sewage pipes get blocked and need to be cleaned | Preventing blockages in a large sewage network | Finland |
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