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3D detectors measure social distancing to help fight Covid-19
A team of EPFL researchers has repurposed an algorithm they initially developed for self-driving cars to help people comply with social distancing requirements. Their program, which works with a camera, can detect whether individuals are maintaining the right distance to prevent infection – without collecting any personal data. It could be useful for public transport systems, in shops and restaurants, and even in factories.
“When Switzerland went into lockdown last year, we were working on an algorithm for self-driving cars,” says Lorenzo Bertoni, a PhD student at EPFL’s Visual Intelligence for Transportation (VITA) Laboratory. “But we quickly saw that by adding just a few features, we could make our program a useful tool for managing the pandemic.” The VITA lab is headed by tenure-track assistant professor Alexandre Alahi.
Predicting future mobility, and remembering a past energy disaster
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and self-driving cars are also on the way. When will they be mature enough to meet climate challenges and take to the roads en masse?
This content was published on April 30, 2021 - 06:00
April 30, 2021 - 06:00
Sara Ibrahim
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Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and self-driving cars are also on the way. When will they be mature enough to meet climate challenges and take to the roads en masse?
Many countries are seeking to achieve carbon neutrality within the coming decades. In Europe, the Green Deal has laid down a plan to achieve zero emissions by 2050, and Switzerland has set itself the same deadline. This is an ambitious goal that puts the spotlight on the transport sector, which is responsible for around 16% of global CO2 emissions.
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