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Detection and Identification System Applications

Vehicle Turn-Signal Detection for Automated Flagging Systems

Flaggers are always required to work close to open traffic lanes. They may be hit by distracted, speeding, or intoxicated drivers, leading to injuries and fatalities. To protect them, the concept of … [Read more...] about Vehicle Turn-Signal Detection for Automated Flagging Systems

A Smart System for Personal Protective Equipment Detection in Industrial Environments Based on Deep Learning at the Edge

Real-time object detection is currently used to automate various tasks in industrial environments. One of the most important tasks is to improve the safety of workers by monitoring the correct use of … [Read more...] about A Smart System for Personal Protective Equipment Detection in Industrial Environments Based on Deep Learning at the Edge

Low-Cost Connected Work Zone Devices With Simplified Architecture

Connected work zone devices for safety, traffic monitoring, and performance evaluation are important assets in road construction projects. Challenges for implementation and connectivity present a … [Read more...] about Low-Cost Connected Work Zone Devices With Simplified Architecture

Real-Time Work Zone Traffic Management via Unmanned Air Vehicles

Highway work zones are prone to traffic accidents when congestion and queues develop. Vehicle queues expand at a rate of 1 mile every 2 minutes. Back-of-queue, rear-end crashes are the most common … [Read more...] about Real-Time Work Zone Traffic Management via Unmanned Air Vehicles

Optimal Camera Placement for Monitoring Safety in Metro Station Construction Work

Monitoring systems based on cameras are crucial for safety management of the high-risk activities common in the complex environment of metro station construction sites, and hence there is a need for a … [Read more...] about Optimal Camera Placement for Monitoring Safety in Metro Station Construction Work

Big-Data-Driven Traffic Surveillance System for Work Zone Monitoring and Decision Supporting

The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has made it a priority to address mobility and safety by identifying traffic critical work zones across the state and deploying various mitigation … [Read more...] about Big-Data-Driven Traffic Surveillance System for Work Zone Monitoring and Decision Supporting

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