Ouster BlueCity is an AI-powered traffic management system that uses Ouster's 3D digital lidar sensors and perception software to create real-time digital twins of intersections, enabling dynamic traffic signal optimization, safety analytics (like near-miss detection), and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication for smarter, safer, and more efficient cities. It replaces older loop detectors, accurately tracking all road users (vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists) in any lighting or weather, and provides data for long-term infrastructure planning.
Key Features & Functions:
- Real-time 3D Digital Twin: Generates a precise 3D model of traffic flow.
- Dynamic Signal Optimization: Adjusts traffic lights in real-time for better flow.
- Multimodal Detection: Accurately identifies and tracks vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
- Safety Analytics: Detects high-risk events like red-light running, wrong-way driving, and near-misses.
- V2X Communication: Enables communication with connected vehicles and infrastructure.
- Data-Driven Insights: Offers cloud-based dashboards for performance monitoring and planning.
How it Works:
- Lidar Sensors: High-resolution 3D lidar sensors capture detailed data of an intersection.
- AI Perception Software: Proprietary software processes the lidar data to detect, classify, and track objects.
- Traffic Actuation: The system dynamically controls traffic signals based on real-time conditions.
- Data & Analytics: Collects and provides data on traffic patterns, safety events, and system performance.
Benefits:
- Improved Safety: Reduces accidents and near-misses, supporting Vision Zero goals.
- Reduced Congestion: Optimizes traffic flow, decreasing delays.
- Privacy-Preserving: Focuses on object detection and traffic flow, not individual identities, protecting privacy.
- Modernization: Replaces outdated inductive loop sensors with advanced technology.