Anew studyout of Germany says having traffic lights that use AI technology may keep traffic flowing more smoothly.
It’s part of a growing number of advances in AI-powered transportation solutions.
Conventional traffic lights use rule-based controls, but this rigid approach does not work for all traffic situations.
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The researchers claim this allows the number of vehicles waiting at a junction to be determined accurately in real-time.
The technology also detects the average speed of the cars and the waiting times.
The real-time sensors are combined with artificial intelligence, which replaces the usual rigid control rules.
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Cubic’s GRIDSMARTdetection and its adaptive traffic signal control technology, SynchroGreen, are being installed across the US.
The company claims the system improves safety for bicyclists and pedestrians and can get vehicles through intersections more efficiently.
The most significant benefit of AI-directed transportation for everyday users will be increased safety, Aksun-Guvenc said.
“These technologies allow visually impaired pedestrians to safely cross streets, for example,” she added.
AI’s biggest impact may eventually be for those using autonomous vehicles.
Systems powered by AI can also help with overspeeding detection, license plate recognition, red-light passing detection.
Correction 02/07/2022: Updated Chris Hardee’s title in the final paragraph to correctly reflect his current position.
