{"id":71552,"date":"2023-08-02T19:55:19","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T15:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=71552"},"modified":"2023-08-02T19:55:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T15:55:22","slug":"dubai-silicon-oasis-now-has-14-ai-powered-pedestrian-crossings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/latest\/dubai-silicon-oasis-now-has-14-ai-powered-pedestrian-crossings\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Silicon Oasis Now Has 14 AI-Powered Pedestrian Crossings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>The city&#8217;s technology hub and neighbourhood, Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), has taken another leap towards a smarter and safer future with the introduction of 14 AI-powered pedestrian crossings.<\/p>\n<p>These state-of-the-art crossings, developed by Derq, are the first of their kind in the region. One of the standout features of these crossings is the use of behaviour prediction models!<\/p>\n<h2>The new 14 AI-powered pedestrian crossings have impeccable cutting-edge features that are set to redefine road safety<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/dsoafz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@dsoafz<\/a>, the special economic zone for knowledge and innovation and a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/diezaofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@diezaofficial<\/a>, and Derq, a prominent developer of artificial intelligence (AI) analytics solutions for road safety and traffic management, have achieved a significant milestone through their\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LGf9aK6J7i\">pic.twitter.com\/LGf9aK6J7i<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DXBMediaOffice\/status\/1686654720293720064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 2, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>By harnessing the power of AI, these crossings can predict pedestrian behaviour and preemptively activate warning systems<\/h2>\n<p>This means that before pedestrians step onto the crosswalk, the technology can activate flashing warning signs and warning lights to alert approaching vehicles way in advance. It also has the power to communicate with traffic signal controllers to optimize traffic flow.<\/p>\n<p>These AI-powered crossings have undergone extensive testing for two years before implementation. This rigorous testing period ensures that the system is well-equipped to handle real-world scenarios. It&#8217;s all about safety with these new technologies!<\/p>\n<p>So, as you take your next stroll through Dubai Silicon Oasis, take note of these smart pedestrian crossings.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\">The Lovin Dubai Show: How Dubai Calling A Bluff Ultimately Gave Birth To Emirates<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Lovin Dubai Show: How Dubai Calling A Bluff Ultimately Gave Birth To Emirates\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f1rXwbeD8qs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/an-ultimatum-given-to-emirates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Next: How Dubai Calling A Bluff Ultimately Gave Birth To Emirates<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Get the latest Dubai news direct to your phone RN!\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Download The Lovin Dubai app for free RIGHT HERE (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">App Store<\/a>) (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Play Store<\/a>) to get the latest trending stories to your phone.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"newsletter-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.us11.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a9f4ce5f4cf42df02a2fcfd19&amp;id=584330a937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our Newsletter.<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best of your city straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The city&#8217;s technology hub and neighbourhood, Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), has taken another leap towards a smarter and safer future with the introduction of 14 AI-powered pedestrian crossings. 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