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Researchers outline mobility sensors, anonymized camera ‘digital cousin’ and public data portal for West Palm Beach
Summary
A National Science Foundation-funded Center for Smart Streetscapes updated the West Palm Beach CRA on mobility sensors, anonymized camera analytics and community-driven applications; presenters said data and analytics are published publicly and emphasized built-in privacy protections and workforce training.
Andrew Smith of the NSF-funded Center for Smart Streetscapes and Jason Hallstrom of Florida Atlantic University briefed the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on Jan. 5 on ongoing pilots that use sensors and anonymized camera analytics to study and improve downtown mobility and public-space management.
The presenters described five research thrusts—advanced wireless connectivity, situational awareness, security and privacy, fairness/public-interest technology and applied design—and said the center operates three testbeds, including West Palm Beach. "We're focused on basically making cities more livable and safe, through advanced technologies," Andrew Smith said, describing the center as an NSF engineering research center led by Columbia University in partnership with…
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