Tuesday, October 1, 2024 Alstom , a global frontrunner in innovative and sustainable transportation solutions, has partnered with Flox to secure SEK 3.3 million in funding from Vinnova. This financial support will facilitate field trials of an advanced AI system designed to avert collisions between trains and wildlife.
In Sweden, Trafikverket reports approximately 5,000 animal-related incidents annually. By minimizing accidents and mitigating damage to trains while safeguarding wildlife, this initiative could significantly transform railway safety. “By combining our expertise in sustainable mobility with cutting-edge AI technology, we are taking an important step towards creating safer railways while protecting wildlife,” says Maria Signal Martebo , CEO of Alstom Sweden.
Flox, a pioneering company specializing in artificial intelligence and image analysis, has created a groundbreaking system designed to detect and deter wildlife from approaching railway tracks. By employing customized sound signals specific to various animal species, the system effectively prevents potential accidents before they occur. Having undergone successful preliminary tests, the technology is now set for validation in a railway setting in Sweden.
This innovative system not only understands wildlife behavior but also adapts to different situations in diverse environments such as airports, traffic intersections, mines, urban areas, and agricultural settings across both Europe and the United States. .