Flir is here to unveil a groundbreaking advance in automatic incident detection and tra c data collection.
Visitors to the company’s stand will see how Flir’s new thermal imaging camera o ers a next-level solution for keeping vehicles, pedestrians, and public transport moving safely and e ciently. Tra c incidents on inter-urban routes are
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hazardous and can bring roads to a halt. Tra c management teams need accurate data to respond swiftly and save lives. Flir’s latest thermal camera, more powerful and e cient than alternatives, provides the necessary intelligence.
As smart cities worldwide assess real-time tra c technologies, Flir says investing in its thermal imaging solutions
promises reduced congestion, improved safety, and lower environmental impact. With a long history in thermal cameras for ITS, Flir’s solutions o er superior image accuracy and reliability. By detecting heat, their cameras operate in daylight, darkness, poor weather, and light fog, making them ideal for automatic incident detection (AID).
Alongside launching its new thermal imaging camera, Flir will showcase other urban and inter-urban thermal camera solutions and tra c management software. A team of company experts will be available to discuss solutions for smart city projects throughout the exhibition.
Stand H7-B14 www.flir.com/tra ic
Euro NCAP has revealed its 2025 Roadmap for car safety, highlighting child presence detection (CPD) systems as essential technology. Both the US and Europe are pushing to make CPD systems mandatory in new vehicles to prevent tragic accidents involving children.
Aisin Corporation is here to showcase its CPD system which uses advanced radar technology to detect people, even with minimal movement. The system employs a single multifunctional millimetrewave sensor to monitor the vehicle’s interior, detecting infants or children le behind and alerting the vehicle’s user.
Stand H8-C17 www.aisin.com
Discover the future of urban tra ic management with ST Engineering’s Agil Urban Tra ic Management System. This cuttingedge, AI-driven platform unifies tra ic subsystems, sensors, and data sources to optimise tra ic flow, reduce congestion, and enhance safety. By combining real-time and historical data, Agil forecasts tra ic conditions, enabling proactive management and faster incident response.
Designed to be scalable and modular, this system ensures seamless future expansions and integrations. With video analytics and automatic incident detection, Agil empowers cities to create safer, more e icient transport systems, improving the quality of life for all commuters.
Stand H6-E10-B www.stengg.com
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United under the brand Umovity, PTV Group and Econolite adopt a holistic strategy to enhance mobility by prioritising safety, intelligence, and sustainability.
At the Umovity stand here in Dubai, visitors can explore intelligent solutions for modelling and planning, management and prediction, as well as onsite operations and optimisation to boost performance and e ciency in all transportation processes.
Centre stage here are agship products such as PTV Optima, the real-time tra c management software deployed in cities worldwide, and Econolite’s Centracs, the
advanced tra c management system, already controlling 57,000 intersections in North America. Additionally, Econolite’s cutting-edge Evo Radar is on display. Complementing these o erings is PTV Flows, the AI-powered cloud tool for incident visualisation and congestion forecasting.
As a special highlight, Umovity is o ering a glimpse into the future by unveiling parts of their Tech Vision.
“ e key term is Dynamic Multimodal Network Management here,” says Christian U Haas, CEO of Umovity. “We are developing an integrated management, operational planning, and
decision support system that will empower cities and organisations to shape and organise mobility in the best way possible across all modes of transportation. is holistic approach will signi cantly advance the way we organise and manage transportation, and the innovative environment of ITS World Congress provides the perfect platform to share this vision with the industry.”
Umovity experts will share insights into groundbreaking innovations and projects through a series of in-stand sessions and presentations within the congress program.
Stand H6-B9 www.umovity.com
If you’re taking your driving test in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, you won’t be assessed by a human. Before you are awarded a licence, Tatweer’s smart driving test vehicle uses intelligent automation in a bid to make evaluation of driving ability fairer.
“The system replicates some assessment and guidance of the examiner to totally eliminate subjectivity,” explains Abdulrahman Majed Renawi, solutions manager at Tatweer (pictured). “At the end, you will either pass or fail based on machine-evaluated parameters.”
Driving faults – for example, not signalling when changing lane – are given a numerical value. If a driver makes enough of these, their overall score will drop and they will fail the test.
Abu Dhabi Police initiated the idea, which Tatweer developed. Authorities also now use data from the tests to establish correlations with driving behaviour and crashes, and adjust the test accordingly. “They might modify the test weighting system to focus more on some criteria than others,” says Renawi.
Stand H7-C15
www.tatweermea.com
Q-Free is celebrating the launch of its newest and most comprehensive tolling back-o ce system. After years of development with insight from global tolling giants, Intrada Operational Back O ce is already in play across Portugal, but it makes its major international debut here in Dubai.
Q-Free has been a tolling technology and software leader for decades, but Intrada Operational Back O ce will come with a level of future proo ng that ensures its customers remain on the leading edge of tolling evolution for years to come.
e company’s reputation for scalability and modularity ts the new solution perfectly. It is system agnostic, plug and play, and most importantly from a cost perspective, o the shelf.
Intrada Operational Back O ce, which will be in action on the company’s stand, utilises the proven Intrada Insight technology that is
currently handling millions of toll transactions per day. is powerful back-o ce solution employs state-of-theart technology to accurately identify and classify vehicles, ensuring precise toll collection and minimum revenue leakage. e solution is built on a robust architecture with stringent security protocols to safeguard sensitive data and ensure uninterrupted operation.
Q-Free’s Executive Vice President of Tolling, Fredrik Nordh, is excited to showcase Intrada Operational Back O ce at the ITS World Congress because of the event’s reach and international audience. “ is solution will provide drivers, regardless of location, with the most seamless tolling experience while reducing operational expenses for customers, delivering more actionable data in a exible system that adapts to any need,” he said.
Stand H7-F14-B
www.q-free.com
The primary function of the ITS World Congress is to unite professionals from mobility, technology, and policy sectors to discuss and showcase advancements in smart mobility. The range of Congress presentations is truly comprehensive with some 170 sessions in all. This two-page feature provides a brief summary of a selection of presentations happening today that you might like to consider attending to enable you to make the most of the many opportunities this event provides.
Plenary 2 ITS Beyond the Road: Interconnecting All Transport Modes
9:00 - 10:30 Sheikh Rashid Hall – DRUM In Dubai, innovations such as autonomous drones delivering medical supplies, smart ports streamlining trade, and an e icient metro system reflect the theme of this Congress: Mobility Driven by ITS. Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) now extend beyond roads to include maritime, aviation, and rail sectors. This Plenary will explore the expansion of ITS across di erent transport modes, focusing on the challenges of creating a fully integrated, cross-sector system. Discussions will cover the need for aligned regulations, the social, environmental, and economic benefits of integration, and regional variations in prioritising this connectivity. How can new mobility modes be seamlessly integrated into a unified transport ecosystem for a more sustainable future?
Revolutionising tra ic management with AIpowered camera technologies
8:00 - 9:00 Exhibition Stage
The integration of advanced camera technologies and edge-based AI is transforming tra ic management. This session will examine the significant impact of these innovations, particularly in improving real-time monitoring, incident detection, and response systems. We will explore how Edge AI processes large volumes of data locally, reducing delays and enabling faster interventions. Speakers from Nota AI will discuss the role of generative AI in this context, while VVDN Tech will provide insights into the hardware and so ware needed to implement these technologies e ectively.
International Forum 4 - Using AI in ITS: What is the Impact?
11:00 - 12:30 Sheikh Rashid Hall – DRUM
The integration of advanced camera
technologies and edge-based AI is transforming tra ic management by improving real-time monitoring, incident detection, and response. This session explores how Edge AI processes data locally, reducing delays and enabling quicker interventions. Speakers from Nota AI will discuss generative AI’s role, while VVDN Tech will provide insights into the hardware and so ware necessary for implementing these technologies e ectively.
SIS 51 European perspectives on risk, resilience, and sustainability of transport infrastructure
11:00 - 12:30 Sheikh Rashid Hall B
The European Green Deal outlines key policies to achieve zero net GHG emissions by 2050, focusing on the development of green ports and multimodal hubs. This involves building resilient infrastructure, adopting smarter approaches, and implementing innovative technical solutions for sustainable goods and freight management. Seamless integration between ports and inland terminals is crucial, balancing environmental and economic needs. Despite the importance of freight transport to the EU Single Market, challenges like saturated infrastructure, carbon emission goals, and energy constraints persist. Achieving sustainability requires a shi towards automation, digitalisation, and process interoperability. By enhancing resilient infrastructure, alternative energy, and port management through digital twins and endto-end simulations, the sector can advance towards a more sustainable and e icient future.
SIS 49 Next Generation Intelligent Intersections
11:00 - 12:30 Sheikh Rashid Hall A
Next-generation intersections will integrate AI, IoT, and 5G/V2X technologies to enhance safety, e iciency, and autonomy for road
users and goods. This panel of ITS experts will explore the future of infrastructure, featuring cutting-edge communication and sensing technologies like V2X, 5G, and lidar. Discussions will also cover new business models, including telecom providers entering the industry, with examples from cities and DOTs. The panel includes diverse perspectives from industry leaders, o ering insights into current integrations, lessons learned, and future plans.
Re-imagining Intelligent Transportation with Next-Gen 3D Sensing Technology
12:30 - 13:00 Exhibition Stage
Join us for a workshop on next-generation 3D sensing technology by Advanced Photonics, a Cron AI and Lumotive joint venture. Led by Mohammad AlGaith, the session will discuss integrating Lumotive’s Lidar 3.0 with Cron AI’s SenseEdge platform to transform ITS and Smart Infrastructure. Learn about the technology’s capabilities, real-world applications, and its role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s leadership in next-gen tech.
SIS 16 eCall for road safety and Vision Zero
13:30 - 15:00 Sheikh Maktoum Hall A
This session will explore enhanced uses of eCall data to improve emergency response times beyond the current voice channels. Since 2018, approximately 70 million vehicles in Europe have been eCall-enabled, allowing vehicles to automatically contact emergency services in a crash. Alongside voice, data such as location, vehicle type, and other attributes help authorities respond more e ectively.
As planning begins for Next Generation eCall (eCall NG), with the shi to 4G, 5G, and beyond, additional vehicle data can enable new services and support Vision Zero. The EU project X_HeERO will focus on mobile network interoperability and explore new features for extended eCall data. This session will discuss current and emerging uses of eCall data.
International Forum 5 Cooperative ITS –Automated Vehicles and large scale real world applications
14:00 - 15:30 Sheikh Rashid Hall – DRUM
This session will explore large-scale CAV deployment in urban environments, addressing practical challenges, predeployment requirements, and cost-saving opportunities for network management and safety. Co-operative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) enable communication between road users and infrastructure, enhancing safety and e iciency. However, successful deployment requires alignment between governments and industry across jurisdictions. The session will feature major projects and pilots from Asia-Pacific, the EU, and America, with insights from academia, industry, and government. Key topics include collaboration, e ective data sharing, and ensuring security and privacy in C-ITS deployment.
SIS 55 Energy-based green ITS services for smart city mobility
14:00 - 15:30 Sheikh Maktoum Hall C
The London Declaration, “ISO’s Climate Commitment,” approved by 165 countries in 2021, commits ISO to using its standards to support the Paris Agreement, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and climate resilience. ISO/TC204’s new SWG17.2 is developing international standards for energy-based green ITS services, focusing on urban transport and smart city mobility, measuring energy use and CO2 emissions, and providing energy information to users.
SIS 54 ITS - ‘It’s moving the needle’ - Mentoring Unconference
14:00 - 15:30 Sheikh Rashid Hall A I wish I’d known earlier in my career the value of mentorship and networking, says session organiser Janneke Van der Zee, ITS Canada. At the California Department of Transportation, I sometimes resisted leadership training, not seeing its worth. Looking back, I regret not seeing them as opportunities. Most leaders have mentors, formal or informal, that helped shape their careers. In the transportation sector, a focused e ort on mentorship could enhance recruitment and retention. This ‘unconference’ will explore mentoring goals and strategies through participant-driven discussions.
International Forum 6 Urban Mobility Innovation: Will drones really change life in cities?
16:00 - 17:30 Sheikh Rashid Hall – DRUM
With two-thirds of the global population expected to live in cities by 2050, urban mobility challenges like greenhouse gas emissions and congestion will intensify. E-business deliveries contribute significantly to these issues. Finding transformative and sustainable mobility solutions is crucial to mitigate their impact on daily life. Innovations such as cooperative and automated mobility, micro-mobility, shared transport, and improved public transit aim to make urban mobility safer and more e icient. Urban air mobility, including drones and air taxis, is emerging as a potential solution, with trials underway in cities like Dubai. This International Forum will explore these cutting-edge solutions, assess readiness for integration, identify potential blockers, and discuss policies to ensure that urban airspace remains functional and not overcrowded.
SIS 60 Current Status of V2X in Europe, US and China
16:00 - 17:30 Sheikh Maktoum Hall C This session will present perspectives on international cooperation in deploying V2X systems and their future development. V2X technology aims to reduce accidents and tra ic fatalities, advancing towards
Host Session 1 Innovations across Horizons: Automated Transport in Water, Rail, Air, and Beyond
11:00 - 12:30 Sheikh Maktoum Hall A
Join us to explore transport innovation across autonomous waterborne transport, rail automation, and automated air travel. Discover how these technologies redefine e iciency, safety, and sustainability in various transport modes. Engage in a comprehensive discussion on the latest advancements shaping the future of automated mobility across oceans, railways, and skies.
Host Session 2 Connected Horizons: National Connectivity, Cybersecurity, and the 5G Frontier in Transportation
2:00 - 15:30 Sheikh Maktoum Hall A
Join us to explore the future of connected transportation. Discover strategies from the “National Connectivity Roadmap” for seamless mobility and delve into “Cybersecurity in Connected Mobility,”
Tra ic Fatality Zero and Sustainable Cities. Successful V2X deployment requires standardisation across vehicle and infrastructure OEMs, supported by governments. The 5.9GHz band is crucial for safety and environmental improvements. We will discuss the collaborative e orts needed to realise these goals and enhance future mobility.
SIS 61 International perspectives in managing tra ic incidents
16:00 - 17:30 Sheikh Rashid Hall B
Tra ic incidents severely disrupt surface transportation and cause millions of deaths and injuries globally each year. They also hinder economic and social development. E ective Tra ic Incident Management (TIM) is crucial for enhancing roadway safety and operational e iciency. This special interest session (SIS) will highlight the importance of TIM for both motorists and responders, sharing progress, lessons learned, and the need for integrating technology, data, people, and training. Evolving ITS technologies are improving how data is used for TIM, aiding in trend recognition, program development, and planning. The session will also emphasise the importance of integrating comprehensive training for all tra ic incident responders, featuring the USDOT FHWA National TIM Responder Training Program as a potential model for international adoption.
addressing essential safeguards. Gain insights into “5G and Beyond in Transportation,” highlighting how nextgen networks transform e iciency and connectivity.
Host Session 3 Driving Change: Government Policies, Sustainable Planning, and Future Fuels
16:00 - 17:30 Sheikh Maktoum Hall A
Join us for an insightful session on sustainable mobility, exploring key drivers behind cleaner transportation. Discover how government policies are shaping the use of alternative fuels and delve into sustainable transportation planning, highlighting the role of urban design and policies. Examine the rise of electric vehicles and explore hydrogen fuel technologies, o ering a glimpse into the future of fuel. This session will cover policy, planning, and innovative technologies leading us toward a greener transportation era.
RTMS Echo is the newest addition to the expanding suite of premium accuracy traffc detection solutions by Sensys Networks.
This next-generation radar sensor is ideal for count stations and traffc management systems on highways and arterials, offering transportation engineers an easy-to-use, cost-effective, and sophisticated traffc data solution.
RTMS Echo delivers premium accuracy and premium features, such as:
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• Setup via phone or tablet
• Optional camera for visual verifcation
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The world’s first tolling transponder self-powered by ambient light.
In the world of tra c management, having reliable data is key to making informed decisions. Stalker Radar’s Tra c Data Collector 2 (TDC 2), being highlighted here, is setting a new standard by providing powerful, e cient tra c insights in a compact, easy-to-use device.
e TDC 2 delivers precise, NHTSA-compliant data on both approaching and receding tra c across multiple lanes. Whether for tra c safety, grant applications, or infrastructure planning, it provides the essential data to make impactful decisions.
Built for durability, the TDC 2 comes in a weatherproof, lockable housing and can be mounted anywhere in minutes. Its internal battery lasts over a week, and with an optional solar kit, data collection can continue inde nitely. Users can access data through USB, wireless, or via the optional 4G connection to Stalker Radar’s web portal.
e device o ers extensive customisation options, allowing users to create detailed speed analysis charts, tra c ow graphics, and comprehensive reports branded with their logo. Its seven gigabytes of memory can
store data from over 200 million vehicles, ensuring years of valuable information.
By owning both the data and the device, users can avoid costly external services, making the TDC 2 a coste ective solution that pays for
itself. With its versatility and long-term capabilities, the TDC 2 is transforming how tra c data is collected and used, empowering users to create safer, more e cient roads. Stand H7-C14
www.stalkerradar.com
RAK Police in the UAE has become the first police force to acquire the latest version of Intertra ’s new D-cop Mobile dual version, an advanced portable speed camera capable of monitoring multiple lanes of tra ic simultaneously.
Visitors to the company’s stand will see that the latest D-cop Mobile is one of the smallest and lightest in the industry, measuring just 25 x 27 x 12 cm and weighing only 5 kg. Remarkably, the battery and all other components are housed within the same unit. Additionally, the entire system, including the photographic tripod, fits into a single carrying case, making it easy to transport and deploy.
The integrated battery o ers over 15 hours of operation. The latest version
of the D-cop Mobile can classify vehicles and enforce two speed limits (for cars and trucks) that can be set per lane. It is also equipped to enforce the new low-speed limits introduced in the UAE in April 2023, as well as violations such as tailgating, improper lane use, and hard shoulder o ences.
The system reads vehicle licence plates and operates wirelessly, enabling easy configuration via a laptop or iPad, and wireless communication between the camera and flash. The D-cop Mobile is robust and reliable, with IP65 TÜV SÜD certification and has successfully passed climatic, EMC, and solar radiation tests.
Stand: H6-A6 www.intertra .com
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By Douglas Gilmour
Global Business Development Manager at TomTom
At the heart of every digital transformation is data.
Data is fundamental to urban planning and policy, improving road safety and developing solutions that improve our lives. As someone with a transport planning background, I understand the essential role of data in building models, digital twins, and forecasting the future. But its true value emerges when placed in the context of a map. Maps transform diverse mobility data into actionable intelligence, providing spatial context for urban planning, helping analysts understand the drivers of travel demand and road network constraints. For example, a city wanting to reduce accidents might want to correlate historic speeds to accident data by plotting this on a map to highlight areas of concern. A road agency managing traffic needs to know where congestion is happening in real time to implement policy, deploy operational staff or adapt signal timings.
Cities globally are already benefiting from collaborations with mapmakers. In preparation for the Paris Olympics, the road authority, Direction des Routes d’Île-deFrance utilized PTV Group’s traffic data platform leveraging TomTom’s live and historic traffic data to plan and manage road networks effectively, ensuring roads remained open, and traffic flowed smoothly during the event. Similarly, Dubai authorities leverage TomTom’s data to monitor congestion hotspots, inform traffic management policies, and provide real-time information to drivers. In Riyadh, TomTom’s historic traffic data guides longterm urban planning and policymaking. Mapping data is vital for smart city planning. Collaborating with experienced mapmakers ensures digital maps are accurate, fresh, and as close to reality as possible, enhancing their reliability and the effectiveness of smart urban planning efforts.
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Accuver, a global leader in mobile network testing solutions, has expanded into the Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) market through its recent acquisition of Wayties.
Wayties is an engineering startup company working in the C-ITS and CAV (Connected Automated Vehicle) areas. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Seongnam, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
Accuver says that the acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to o er comprehensive V2X test solutions,
covering all phases of development, deployment and optimisation.
With Accuver’s V2X test solutions, customers can obtain Omniair certi cations for their V2X equipment, as the solutions support Basic Safety Message (BSM) performance and conformance tests. ese solutions are fully compliant with key industry standards, including SAE J2945/1, J3161/1 and J2735.
In addition to V2X testing, Accuver o ers advanced telecommunication
solutions such as roadside units (RSUs) and onboard units (OBUs). e company recently secured a waiver from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), enabling the deployment of cellular-based C-V2X technology in the 5.9 GHz frequency band.
Accuver says that the waiver positions the company as a key player in the V2X market, providing cutting-edge solutions for 5G, LTE, and V2X communications. Stand H6-G12 www.accuver.com/
Cohda Wireless is displaying what it claims is arguably the most advanced and missionready connected vehicle technology solution available, the MK6 proximity detection.
The combined MK6 RSU (road-side unit) and OBU (on-board unit) o ers the most comprehensive connectivity capability as standard features, including DSRC, C-V2X, LTE/5G and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. The company, based in Australia, says that while Cohda’s V2X stack and applications are already the most widely deployed in the industry, the MK6 is the company’s most capable, most versatile and most powerful platform to date.
The MK6 features NXP Semiconductors’ RoadLink SAF5400 and SXF1800 chipsets, along with Qualcomm
Snapdragon Auto 5G ModemRF Platform. Importantly, last month, the MK6 obtained certification from the OmniAir Consortium and is the first C-V2X Road-Side Unit to be certified for deployment within the US by OmniAir. This follows
certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US, CE in Europe, the UKCA in the United Kingdom, Canada’s ISED and South Korea’s KC. As a participant in the FCC Joint Waiver programme, Cohda was the first to receive the green
light for C-V2X (B47) from the FCC for its original equipment products.
Cohda has also taken its MK6 technology underground, into the highly safety-aware deep mining sector. GPS does not penetrate underground but radio communication works. Hence, the MK6 technology is being used by mining companies for deployment on their mobile machinery – very o en extremely large with very limited visibility for an operator.
Furthermore, says Andrea Ash, Cohda’s vice president of marketing, the technology has been adapted to fit into the headlamp of miners which allows mobile machine operators to also know when people are near machines.
Stand H7-G17 www.cohdawireless.com
For 30 years, Cross Zlín has been at the forefront of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Smart City innovations and here in Dubai the company is showcasing its latest breakthrough: the Cross RS 5 tra c control system.
e RS 5 light signalling controller is designed for simplicity and e ciency. It boasts a backplane architecture that makes installation and maintenance very easy,
replacing the older front entry method. A standout feature is its 7-inch touch display, which can be accessed remotely, allowing technicians to see exactly what’s happening on-site from anywhere.
With a more powerful processor and integrated neural processing unit, the RS 5 is equipped to handle advanced AI tasks, setting a new standard in tra c management. Its scalability and
compatibility with all major communication protocols, including OCIT, RSMP, and NTCIP, make it a versatile solution for any tra c management system.
Cross Zlín says its RS 5 controller represents the future of smart tra c control — e cient, scalable, and ready to meet the demands of modern cities.
Stand H5-G4
www.cross-tra ic.com
Hyper-network at next year’s ITS Asia Pacific Forum in Suwon, Korea, where the theme will be hyperconnected cities. Suwon is a prominent tourist destination known for vibrant culture, festivals and Suwon Hwaseong, a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Korea’s architectural excellence. The city of 1.2 million, lying around 30km from the national capital Seoul, has also been in the forefront of Korea’s ITS development since 1997. It has pioneered the use of solutions such as emergency vehicle preemption, demand response tra ic and smart intersections.
The three day ITS Asia Pacific Forum, from May 28-30, will feature high-level meetings, academic sessions, exhibitions, business matching, technology demonstrations and visits. The 20th Asia Pacific Forum will also proudly pave the way for the 32nd ITS World Congress 2026 in the Korean city of Gangneung. Stand H7-E16-A www.itskorea.kr
Qualcomm Technologies is a Presenting Partner at this year’s ITS World Congress, and a hectic week started yesterday with a keynote address during Plenary 1.
The company is also participating in various special interest sessions and workshops throughout the week. Senior directors of the company will be involved including Ralf Weber, Riccardo Calabro, Juliana Koza, Sidharth Franco Agarwaal, and Jim Misener, senior director of product management and global V2X ecosystem lead who was one of the speakers at yesterday’s Plenary.
The focus will be on the critical role of heterogeneous and ubiquitous communication in achieving fully connected transport systems. Qualcomm Technologies will demonstrate how di erent communication solutions can work together
Radar has been a trusted tool for tra c management for decades because its advantages are clear. Sidere con guration simpli es installation - reducing or eliminating lane closures. No in-pavement cutting is needed, unlike loops. It’s also una ected by weather, unlike video detection.
Now, RTMS Echo, a nextgeneration radar from Sensys Networks, takes this technology further as visitors to the company’s stand will see.
RTMS Echo can monitor up to 12 lanes, and its zerosetback capability allows exible installation in medians, bridges, or tunnels. With integrated GPS, it delivers precise speed measurements and timestamps for highly accurate data. Plus, no special software is required — RTMS Echo can be con gured through any web browser, and built-in Wi-Fi enables easy setup on laptops, tablets, or smartphones.
to create value for travellers, goods, and infrastructure owners and operators.
Key topics of the company’s numerous presentations will include resilient communication systems, particularly for wide-area emergency responses and ensuring reliable coverage. The company will also explore ways to enhance the safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs) through improved communication and discuss integrating communications to support cooperative, connected, and automated mobility (CCAM).
Furthermore, Qualcomm Technologies will examine how AI can transform Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) by generating training data and modelling realworld communication scenarios. Check out the programme for further information. www.qualcomm.com
Real-world applications underline RTMS Echo’s versatility. Its close-to-lane mounting is ideal for dynamic part-time shoulder lanes during peak tra c. Its data supports dynamic toll lanes, adjusting rates based on realtime occupancy to optimise tra c ow and revenue.
RTMS Echo also boosts road safety by providing real-time tra c data. is enables dynamic speed limit adjustments via messaging signs to prevent accidents during congestion or adverse weather.
It’s also used for e cient ramp metering, helping to control highway entry and reduce tra c jams.
With its all-weather performance, easy installation, and advanced features, RTMS Echo is an invaluable asset for tra c management professionals looking to create safer, more e cient roads. Stand H6-A4 www.sensysnetworks.com
International ITS companies in established markets are increasingly looking elsewhere for new opportunities. For example, Kapsch Tra cCom, based in Austria, has turned its attention to the Global South.
“Africa is enormously diverse, and it is very, very di erent from country to country,” explains Carolin Treichl, the company’s executive vice president, Europe, Middle East & Africa. ere is no one-size- ts-all solution, but weighing up commercial possibilities with political stability has led it to focus on opportunities speci cally in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, Botswana and Mozambique.
road safety are the two main concerns. Rather than global navigation satellite system (GNSS) tolling, African countries tend to rely on toll plazas; and they are likely to favour relatively straightforward ITS tech such as adaptive tra c light control.
To establish relationships, Kapsch tends to partner with international players which have a local footprint. “It’s a question of leveraging synergies, because it can be that a certain partner is also invested in other African countries,” Treichl explains.
While the continent’s diversity is considerable, one thing is constant: it is a less developed tra c market than, say, Europe or the US. While Kapsch is known for its work in sustainability, for instance, that is not a key focus for African markets. Instead, improving road infrastructure and
“From a technological perspective, there’s a lot of potential,” says Treichl. “ ere is a demand in both of our key segments, tra c and tolling. I am a huge fan of acting as focused as possible; I really want to focus on our strengths.”
“You also have to take into account that, if you have poor infrastructure, it has an impact on the costs of trade among African countries,” points out Treichl. “So it’s not about safety only, it’s also an economic thing.”
signi cant opportunities, Treichl insists. Demand is shifting, with a greater emphasis on city mobility.
“ e urban segment in Europe is of increased importance in the midterm and long-term as well as the short-term,” Treichl says. Smart tra c management will continue to be key, along with demand management to proactively alter driver behaviour, assessing the potential of arti cial intelligence, and new uses for data.
Speaking of which, Nigeria is often seen as an economic powerhouse in Africa. “Yes, that’s 1,000% true,” Treichl says. “From a market demand, economic and also from a potential perspective, it’s de nitely one of the top three countries in the whole of Africa.” As a result, competition from international companies is intense.
While the European market is mature by comparison to Africa, Europe still presents
“Also the key question for all of us is: how will cities look in future? Will there be any tra c in the city centre?” Treichl asks.
As electric vehicle ownership rises, replacing fuel taxes is another concern for city and regional authorities.
Alternative forms of revenue-raising, such as congestion charging schemes, are of increasing interest - not least because of their role in reducing car usage and improving air quality.
“Demand is di erent, because the socalled ‘developed’ countries are now in a di erent stage,” smiles Treichl. “But the market in European countries, at the end of the day, is very good.”
Ready to experience the cutting-edge of intelligent transport systems? Visit the TTS Italia stand and dive into the heart of Italy’s thriving ITS sector!
Explore the latest advancements in logistics, urban mobility, and AI-driven automated transport solutions. Chat with industry leaders like Almaviva, DataInfomobility, Geoworks, Pluservice, and Sinelec, and discover how Italian innovation is shaping the mobility of tomorrow.
Don’t miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and get inspired by the pioneers of smart mobility. Visit TTS Italia –where the future of transport is happening today! Stand H7-E16-B www.ttsitalia.it
Dianming Tech Company is set to impress with its advanced variable message signs (VMS) and LED display products that meet stringent European standards (EN12966) and universal protocols (NTCIP 1203).
For over 28 years, the company has been a leader in traffic management systems, contributing to smarter and safer mobility across the globe. As a customer-centric company, they excel in delivering tailored solutions, whether it’s premium patented LED lighting or bespoke VMS systems. Visit the company’s stand to see how they’re leading innovation in smart transport solutions. Stand H8-H15 www.scanwai.com
Precise location of road damage is guaranteed using GPS tagging from ScanwAi’s AI-powered digital monitoring system. Its system captures high-resolution images and automatically tags them with precise GPS coordinates.
To further boost maintenance efficiency, it can detect various types of road surface damage, including longitudinal cracks, transverse cracks, alligator cracks and potholes. This automated detection allows for timely maintenance and reduces the risk of accidents.
ScanwAi’s solution - new on the market this year - offers neutral, independent survey and video data embedded with timestamps and GPS coordinates. This improves the quality and reliability of roadworks and road conditions by ensuring precise and verifiable documentation of these conditions.
Meanwhile, an automatic infrabalance feature continuously monitors and adjusts the balance of infrastructure elements including inventory of traffic signs. This ensures optimal performance and longevity of road surfaces, reducing maintenance costs and improving safety.
The overall result, says the company based in Tampere, Finland, is maximum road safety, efficiency and sustainability.
ScanwAi’s customers already include Finland’s Transport Infrastructure Agency as well as city road agencies and private maintenance contractors. ScanwAi has also been selected to join Urban Tech Helsinki, a high-tech incubator programme in Finland, managed by Aalto University, one of the country’s leading technology universities. Stand H7-G13 https://scanwai.wixsite.com
Vehicle-type and traffic-volume data collection in real-time and predictive congestion planning for road agencies just got easier with new optical fiber sensing technology from NEC.
Visit the company stand to get a glimpse of how it works and discover how - for the first time in the world, says NECits new optical fiber sensing technology enables sensing from already-laid optical fibers for communication. By simply placing an optical fiber sensor device at one end of the optical fibers, the system can sense vibrations, temperature and sounds within a range of up to 100km at a resolution of about 50cm.
Unlike conventional technologies, laying new optical fibers for sensing purposes is not required. This means that the huge amount of optical fiber-based communication networks running throughout the globe can be used as sensors.
Optical fiber sensing technology can easily monitoring a wide area and
does not demand new power sources, explains Yoshiyuki Yajima, a member of the applied sensing research group at NEC. This advantage is further enhanced by the flexible and light characteristics of optical fiber cables. Also on the stand is a demonstration of new
The Italian city of Florence has been using GEO.works software to issue traffic control permits since 2010 to manage activities within transportation right-of-way. And in 2019, the city added traffic ordinance management in 2019 from GEO.works.
GEO.works offers off-the-shelf business process management software for public agencies to facilitate internal and external coordination of traffic control activities such as construction and special events. Currently, 85 government agencies across the US and Europe use GEO.works.
The software automates the coordination of traffic management/ control, allowing multiple stakeholders to review right-of-way activity requests with a collective focus on overall impacts. This ensures continuity of traffic flow for essential services, commerce, and the public.
object identification technology to help drivers avoid collision with objects, from people along the highway and animals on the road or about to jump into incoming traffic to wrongway drivers. NEC’s road infrastructure enhances safety and efficiency by monitoring
The system automates traffic ordinance management through a paperless process. This allows the city to geographically and temporally plan all excavations, scaffolding and moving permits, integrating traffic control requirements for consistency.
GEO.works provides an up-to-date geographical dashboard to emergency services and other stakeholders, enhancing coordination and reducing traffic disruptions. However, instead of focusing solely on issuing permits, GEO. works supports city policies, mitigating the impact of permitted occupations, improving communication with residents, and preventing traffic congestion due to lack of coordination. Florence uses this methodology, assessing the combined effects of all events, handling 12,000 requests annually.
Stand H7-E16-B https://geo.works/
environments around intersections and highways, working with vehicles through wireless networks, advanced sensing and AI-based object recognition.
Stand H7-E18 www.nec.com/en/global/ solutions/ofs/
On the Tesla stand, lunch is being served. Or it will be one day, by a Tesla robot that has the same AI and sensor technology as the new fully autonomous Model Y electric Tesla.
Visitors to the Tesla stand will see a model of the robot as well as the Model Y which is now available and is sitting alongside a steely looking Tesla pickup truck. An all-wheel drive, dual motor delivers instant torque to the Model Y which has an estimated range of around 533km, according to the manufacturer. There is more than 2,100 litres of cargo space and seating for five.
Active safety features can help reduce impact severity or prevent accidents from happening altogether. Features such as forward collision warning, active emergency braking and lane departure avoidance all come as standard. Remote locking, key sharing and vehicle monitoring is done all through your phone.
Wherever and whenever fully autonomous driving highway infrastructure is ready, so is the Model Y. For those awaiting a Tesla robot-delivered lunch, that may be a few years off yet.
Stand H8-E22
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