Detailed description (English): FLAMINGO IoT is a very precise (>50 cm) positioning system for public transportation. It is different than all other positioning systems, which offer precision not better than few meters at best.
In challenging urban conditions buses and trams need constant monitoring. Is the driver driving safely? Will the tram at the current speed arrive at the next stop without the need to wait until the previous tram left the stop? What is the quality of the road? Are there some changes (e.g. damages) on the road which can impact the safety and comfort of passengers?
The FLAMINGO IoT system, created by Blue Dot Solutions (SME from Poland) addresses these challenges. In result, issues such as tram-to-tram accidents, "bottlenecks" of the road or inefficient use of vehicles can be minimised.
This system was created in the Horizon 2020 project (see https://www.flamingognss.com/)
Target group(s): Operators of public transportation in urban areas.
Objectives: Increased safety, incl monitoring of status of vehicles, monitoring of driver's behaviour,
Increased efficiency, incl identification of "bottlenecks" on the road, management of the whole fleet of vehicles.