Software specialist Veovo has added LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology to its intelligent airport platform.
The addition of LiDAR strengthens Veovo’s solution for people flow management. The new technology can cover large areas both inside and outside the airport, even in low-light conditions and can handle different airport layouts, whether it's high or low ceilings, long corridors, or wide-open spaces. Beyond anonymously measuring passengers, LiDAR can track various moving objects around the airport, from luggage to vehicles, addressing the diverse needs of passengers and airport operations.
The new LiDAR technology seamlessly integrates with Veovo’s cloud-based analytics platform and other sensors such as 3D cameras and people counters, forming a dynamic ecosystem. CEO James Williamson said: “With Veovo, airports are no longer bound by hardware limitations. Now operators can choose the perfect mix of sensor technology including LiDAR, for their infrastructure, measurement, and budget needs. They can even incorporate their existing sensors to protect their investments.”
Powered by machine learning, Veovo's platform provides real-time, historical data on queues and passenger movements and forecasts when and how people will show up and behave in the future. It enables operators to track and predict wait times, monitor occupancy, and manage queues, even when they are unstructured or overflow into wider areas. This empowers airport operators to make smarter decisions about resource allocation and planning.
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