Service Needs

Reference No.

N-0191

Title

AI-powered Long-range Video Analytics for Water Sports Activities

Business Needs / Challenges

There are Government water sports centres that offer a variety of water recreational activities, providing the public with a diverse range of options to enjoy the coastal environment.

There have been reports of serious accidents like vessel collisions and stranding, and potential dangers of drowning, which could lead to health hazards such as hypothermia and heart stroke, and requires immediate rescue and medical attention. Other possible risks may include adverse weather, equipment failure, reckless behaviour or lack of experience. These reports have highlighted the need for putting measures and supervision in place to ensure participants’ safety in water activities.

To assist the water sport staff and ensure the safety of participants, AI-powered Long-Range Video Analytic camera can be a useful tool for monitoring and managing water areas, providing an enjoyable experience for all, with the followings proposed objectives to achieve: -
-	To propose and setup one or more outdoor AI-based Long-range Video analytic camera to cover the designated activity area.
-	To detect potential hazards such as approaching storms, dangerous currents or submerged objects; and generating alerts to lifeguards or venue owners to take necessary precautions by AI and Open Data sources.
-	To identify any erratic movement or individuals who have strayed outside the designated activity area, and sending notifications to operators for immediate action to prevent accidents or injuries.
-	To count the number of kayaks, sailing dinghies and windsurfing boards users entering and leaving the designated area, monitor users on the water, and capture their return to ensure the safety and accountability of all users.
-	To generate reports to venue managers for program planning and people management.

Application Areas

Recreation and Culture
Rescue Operation

Expected Outcomes

To complete the Proof-of-Concept (PoC) development within six months, and provide the required equipment and AI training data as necessary.

Technologies to be Used

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Internet of Things (IoT)
Machine Learning
Video Analytics