SmartEdge develops an In-Road Communications Network that utilizes solar-powered IoT devices to collect real-time traffic and environmental data while providing dynamic LED illumination for enhanced road safety. By leveraging AI-driven analytics, the platform delivers actionable insights that improve traffic management and reduce accidents by up to 70%.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods for collecting traffic and environmental data rely on traditional infrastructure, which can be expensive to install and maintain, and often lack real-time responsiveness. This can lead to inefficiencies in traffic management and delayed responses to hazardous road conditions.
Solution
SmartEdge has developed an In-Road Communications Network (ICN) that uses solar-powered IoT devices embedded in the road to gather real-time traffic and environmental data. These devices, called SmartEdge PODs, feature two-way communication with a centralized data hub and dynamic LED illumination. The system leverages AI-driven analytics to transform raw data into actionable insights, enabling proactive traffic management and improved road safety through data-driven automated responses to traffic incidents and environmental conditions. The dynamic illumination capabilities also offer non-camera lane assist keeping (LAK) capabilities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes municipalities, transportation agencies, and infrastructure management companies seeking to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and leverage data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
Features
- Solar-powered IoT devices (SmartEdge PODs) for sustainable and low-maintenance operation
- Two-way communication between in-road devices and a centralized Network Operations Center
- Integrated sensors for real-time data collection on traffic patterns and environmental conditions
- Dynamic LED illumination with automated response to traffic incidents and environmental changes
- AI-driven analytics for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and automated reporting
- Non-camera lane assist keeping (LAK) capabilities
- Compatibility with both asphalt and concrete roadways, suitable for new and existing infrastructure