🏙️Tidy City

Mobile Computer Vision Solution to Monitor Public Space Infrastructure

According to the UN, the urban population will rise from 55% in 2018 to 68% by 2050 and is expected to reach 84% by 2100. The challenges faced by urban metropolises go beyond merely accommodating this influx; they must also provide advanced infrastructural facilities to enhance the quality of life. Modern cities must offer amenities like solar-powered LED crosswalks, pollution-limiting barriers, high-tech playgrounds, well-maintained streets, digital kiosks, accessible electric vehicles, and sophisticated waste management systems.

These enhancements require constant oversight, which traditional public management (public authorities) often cannot handle. Tidy City offers an innovative solution by using mobile devices on city vehicles, including waste collection trucks and police cars, to continuously collect data. These vehicles navigate through the city streets for their regular duties and serve as continuous data collection conduits. Images captured from the streets are analysed by AI algorithms to identify issues like improper waste disposal, graffiti, overgrown vegetation, infrastructure deterioration, advertisement discrepancies, and stolen vehicles.

Tidy City leverages the FIWARE Marketplace for data exchange, with access control ensured by the iSHARE Satellite and FIWARE for operational integration. The use of iSHARE components ensures all parties involved are legitimate and verified so that they possess the appropriate authorization to access the requested data. Post-analysis categorised, and geotagged detections are distributed to relevant urban management divisions for swift and effective rectification measures. Tidy City's enhanced urban monitoring leads to cost savings through proactive maintenance and reduced vandalism.

Learn more about the Tidy City in the Impact Story.

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