The EIT AI Challenge 2024 recognised Isarsoft with second place for their innovative solution aimed at improving metro public transport management. Competing against 12 startups, Isarsoft impressed with their scalable video analytics software, Isarsoft Perception, which transforms video streams into actionable insights to enhance efficiency, customer satisfaction and safety in public transport systems.
The challenge: Managing metro public transport with AI
With increasing urbanisation and growing public transport demand, metro systems face challenges in managing passenger flow, occupancy and safety. Operators need efficient tools to monitor activity, optimise capacity and improve service quality without compromising privacy or regulatory compliance.
Isarsoft’s solution: Isarsoft perception
Isarsoft Perception is a high-precision AI-powered video analytics software designed to convert camera feeds into valuable metadata. This metadata can be used for real-time decision-making in areas such as passenger counting, occupancy analysis and crowd management.
How it works
- Passenger counting and flow monitoring
Isarsoft Perception measures the movement of passengers across platforms and stations, helping optimise operational efficiency, capacity planning and security measures. - Occupancy analysis
The software provides detailed occupancy data for entire vehicles and even individual seats, allowing transport authorities to balance capacity and improve passenger comfort. - Real-time alerts and insights
With real-time data generation, operators can respond to overcrowding, delays or other issues more effectively. - Seamless integration
Isarsoft Perception integrates easily with existing camera systems and infrastructure through its REST API, SDK and MQTT support. The system includes a web dashboard for live monitoring and data visualisation. - Privacy and compliance
Designed with privacy in mind, the software is GDPR-compliant and anonymises data during processing. Regular audits ensure high levels of data security and compliance with European regulations.
Benefits for metro public transport
- Efficiency gains
Automated passenger flow and occupancy monitoring reduce the need for manual interventions, improving overall system performance. - Improved safety
Real-time alerts and crowd monitoring help operators address potential safety concerns promptly. - Enhanced passenger experience
By optimising capacity and reducing congestion, Isarsoft Perception helps improve journey quality for passengers. - Scalability
The software can be deployed in metro systems worldwide, making it a versatile tool for public transport authorities.
Looking ahead
Isarsoft’s innovative approach demonstrates how AI can transform public transport management by providing actionable data to improve operations and passenger experience. Winning second place at the EIT AI Challenge 2024 underscores the value of practical, scalable solutions for modern infrastructure challenges.
As metro systems continue to evolve, tools like Isarsoft Perception offer a clear path towards smarter, safer and more efficient public transport networks.
