Barcelona will pilot AI-powered acoustic cameras that detect vehicles exceeding noise limits, displaying real-time data on a public screen to enhance visibility. The initiative aims to address the health impacts of urban noise, which primarily comes from traffic. By making noise levels public, the city hopes to influence driver behavior. Each camera tracks offending vehicles using a grid of microphones and shows their license plates on an LED screen. The pilot is set to begin in late 2025 and will last for 18 months, raising questions about enforcement and privacy.
The city is introducing AI-powered acoustic cameras to detect and expose vehicles exceeding noise limits, aiming to increase visibility with flashing numbers on public screens.
Barcelona's plan includes making noise measurable and public to influence street behavior, as excessive noise from traffic is linked to health issues like stress and poor sleep.
Each device utilizes a grid of microphones to detect sound levels; once a vehicle exceeds the limit, the system tracks it and displays its license plate on an LED screen.
The acoustic camera pilot in Barcelona is scheduled to begin in October 2025, running for 18 months, with the aim of creating smarter, quieter urban environments.
Collection
[
|
...
]