The smart energy masterplanning tool makes innovative use of GIS technology to analyse the geospatial inter-relationships between energy demand density, development implementation programmes, physical constraints and cost information.
Loadsensing is a wireless system that allows the monitoring of large structures, with the aim to detect and prevent possible risks and to ensure an optimal use. The system collects data from a wireless sensors network and sends it to a database, triggering alarms when necessary. It was installed to monitor the Olympic Arena Palau Sant Jordi, in Barcelona. The solution allowed engineers to know in real time the weight and stress supported by every beam, so every event can be developed optimally without being exposed to any risk.
The Control Safety Traffic Light Concept features an LED display that gradually changes the colors from Red to Green, with the Amber (or Yellow) fading in and out; between the changes. Solar panels and a security camera are integrated into the design for obvious reasons, and the whole thing works in conjunction with similarly designed pedestrian lights.
EYES-FREE NAVIGATION: Navigate with eyes-free turn-by-turn directions at your fingertips – smrtGRiPS’ haptic technology puts the power to know where to go in your hands. Turn-by- turn directions are communicated through your left and right grips. The right grip vibrates signaling you to turn right, or the left grip for a left turn. BIKE FINDER: With the smrtGRiPS app for iPhone and Android, you can quickly locate your bike using the distance indicator or by tapping the “Ring your ride” button that causes your bike to immediately signal its location.
The Copenhagen Wheel transforms your bicycle into a smart electric hybrid, quickly and easily. The Wheel contains a motor, batteries, multiple sensors, wireless connectivity, and an embedded control system.
The Mini Augmented Vision AR glasses essentially take the HUD technology currently found in some cars and place it on your face, but with features far beyond what can be projected on your windshield. A collaboration involving BMW, Qualcomm and Osterhout Design Group (ODG), the eyewear is based on ODG's R-6 Smart Glasses and uses Qualcomm's Vuforia AR tech to bring BMW's vision of in-car displays to life.
The Safety Truck consists of a wireless camera attached to the front of the truck, which is connected to a video wall made out of four exterior monitors located on the back of the truck. The monitors give drivers behind the truck a view of what is going on ahead, even in the dark of night. This allows drivers to have a better view when deciding whether it is safe to overtake. Another advantage of the Safety Truck is that it may reduce the risk of accidents caused by sudden braking or animals crossing the road.
The cost and logistics involved in running electric buses have prevented them from becoming mainstream in urban environments, however, this five-year demonstration pilot has brought wireless charging technology to power a fleet of eight electric buses in Milton Keynes. The technology enables the electric buses to run non-stop throughout the working day – up to 17 hours a day, seven days week – with a significantly lower carbon footprint than their diesel counterparts. The buses draw power wirelessly from 120kW charger plates embedded in the road at either end of the 15-mile route.
An Offboard High Power Charger is fast, reliable, and versatile. Offboard High Power Chargers can be adapted to the individual route profile and the battery size of the bus. One charging terminal can be used to charge several buses successively. Charging times of three to nine minutes are ideal for scheduled services.
eBus Onboard charging advantages: All charging equipment including the pantograph onboard the vehicle. Ready to charge, wherever there is a 2-pole connection to the grid (e.g. tram catenary, trolleybus catenary). Possibly lower initial costs (depending on the availability of an overhead line close to the charging stations).