SAFE SKIING FOR EVERYONE!
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WaryTec's innovative solution will make use of cameras equipped with object recognition technology, which will be able to analyze real-time images to identify people, as well as other objects in potentially dangerous positions on a slalom slope, such as an impenetrable edge. The technology uses machine learning algorithms to distinguish between people and other objects, even in difficult lighting conditions and in different weather conditions. With regard to the realization of the project, this technology is already available as open source, including OpenCV, TensorFlow Object Detection API and YOLO (You Only Look Once). 1 The LED modules act as visual indicators, easily visible to slalom racers, and are designed to react to specific conditions detected by the system's cameras. When the camera detects a person or an object that is static under an edge for a certain period - say x seconds - a red LED module is activated. This light signal is a clear warning to slalom racers that there is danger below the edge. The red LED module is positioned to be visible to slalom riders coming from above towards the obscure edge, so that the slalom riders can observe it and thus reduce their speed. With the information the LED module presents, the slalom racers can make informed decisions about their further driving.Traditional safety measures in slalom slopes, such as signage and physical barriers, are often static and cannot adapt to dynamic conditions. WaryTec's solution improves this by offering a proactive, responsive mechanism that continuously monitors and reacts to changing conditions, thereby reducing the risk of collisions and accidents. Skiing has an inherent risk, which is underlined by statistics and examples of accidents. The National Ski Areas Association reports that there were 48 deaths in North American ski areas in the 2020-21 season, and that most of these were caused by high-speed collisions.2 According to a retrospective analysis of the Austrian Registry for Mountain Accidents from 2005 to 2018 was 9.7% of 30,503 noted collisions consisting of one victim standing still, it is argued that there is a significantly higher risk of injury if one of the colliding parties is standing or sitting on the ground. 3 These statistics underline the need for WaryTec's system on an international basis, which can help reduce such accidents by giving skiers early warning of potential dangers. The target audience for this technology includes ski resorts and safety officials, who are constantly looking for new ways to improve the safety of their visitors. These target groups are constantly looking for innovative solutions to increase security for visitors. WaryTec's system offers a solution to meet this demand. Warytec's system must be able to be integrated into existing infrastructure, such as lampposts or snow cannons.
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