Successful Cases

| Background
Rome, as the capital of Italy, boasts a high population density, holding the top spot within Italy and ranking third among cities in the European Union. This bustling international metropolis grapples with significant challenges tied to air pollution and traffic conditions.

| Summary
Location: Rome, Italy
Challenges: Air pollution, traffic congestion, pedestrian accidents
Solution: Genius Smart Tip custom solution

Spark Solution

In the wake of urban population growth and economic development, cities are facing unprecedented challenges. The rapid increase in transportation vehicles has cast a shadow on the environment, affecting air quality and posing significant risks to pedestrians and commuters alike. It's a problem that can no longer be ignored, as it takes a toll on both our well-being and economic progress.

To address these problems, Sony Europe, TTM Group (Spark, DP Control), Envision, and Citelum have collaborated to develop a smart city solution aimed at alleviating air pollution, traffic congestion, and safety issues between pedestrians and vehicles in bustling cities.

At the core of this solution is a powerful smart pole called the Genius Smart Tip, installed on traffic light poles to monitor real-time traffic and parking conditions. The Genius Smart Tip is equipped with two Sony IMX500 sensors and utilizes neural networks to instantly transmit data such as available parking space, pedestrian crosswalk situations, and number of passengers waiting at bus stops.

01 Smart Parking System Providing drivers with real-time information on available parking space locations, directing them to open spots, ultimately cutting down search time for parking, and reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion.

02 Smart Bus System  Through real-time monitoring and in-depth analysis of passenger data, this system empowers management to fine-tune bus schedules, ensuring cost-efficient operation while elevating the passenger experience.

03 Smart Crossing Instant notification to drivers about pedestrian crossing the road, enhancing pedestrian visibility using responsive, low-latency smart lighting, thereby significantly reducing road-crossing accidents.

The Rome Smart City solution is the result of a collaboration between Sony Europe and several Italian companies, including Spark. We draw upon our distinctive expertise and technical capabilities to pioneer innovative strategies for sustainable urban development, with the goal of improving residents' quality of life and enhancing the tourist experience.

Genius Smart Tip Partners:

• Sony Europe: AI image sensor IMX500 and related technologies.
• TTM Technology:
  DP Control - Neural network training and automated metadata.
  Spark - Product engineering and optical component-related technologies.
• Envision: Design and development of end-to-end services for smart cities and IoT.
• Citelum: Installation and maintenance of the Genius Smart Tip.

The initiative in Rome is a proactive step that demonstrates the commitment of the local government to improving the urban environment and the well-being of residents. This collaborative model can serve as a reference for other cities, promoting the development of smart cities and collectively building more livable and sustainable environments.

Read More: What is a smart city? The successful case of smart city monitoring by Spark in Rome.