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| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | FBL Innovation ek för |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 4 400 000 |
| Project duration | February 2022 - December 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | The strategic innovation programme for the Internet of Things |
| Call | IoT for innovative social benefits and a better life for everyone in a connected world |
Important results from the project
The project succeeded in developing a solution that can measure and categorize traffic in a more efficient way than current solutions and that meets the legal requirements. However, the project failed to achieve the objective with the radar-based system developed from scratch in the project due to hardware related issues. Tests are ongoing beyond the project with prototypes. Otherwise, other open radar-based solutions have been successfully tested in the project.
Expected long term effects
New types of measurement methods tested in the project are expected to take over from the traditional solutions used today in a few years time. The results have also shown that added values and information are achieved, that traditional systems are not able to deliver. This could lead to more efficient traffic flows and create safer traffic environments for vulnerable road users in the future. Through standardized solutions and open interfaces, the risk of lock-in effects are greatly reduced.
Approach and implementation
The project had a good group of actors who collaborated to achieve the best possible results. Several challenges arose around the establishment of measurement points and the project had to replan due to roadworks and construction. However, this was resolved by the project by moving the tests to other locations. Additional challenges arose with the hardware development of a solution which resulted in significant delays in that part.