Florida-based Ubicquia says it has expanded its “intelligent streetlighting ecosystem” with a new AI video accessory called UbiScout, along with a universal streetlight controller called UbiCell Micro, and improvements to the management platform UbiVu.
The idea is to use streetlights as part of a larger system that can analyze traffic and offer adaptive lighting.
“Ubicquia is leading the shift to intelligent infrastructure with solutions that are simple to deploy, simple to manage and measurably improve operational and energy efficiency,” said Ian Aaron, CEO of Ubicquia, in a statement.
The UbiCell Micro is smaller than a standard photocell and meets “the most rigorous utility standards for metering, surge protection, power quality, tilt and vibration,” according to the statement.
UbiVu, already used by more than 1,000 clients, is an ERP platform for infrastructure — not just streetlights, but transformers and utility poles.
Now the platform offers “native integration with third-party sensors, work order management, inventory management and a redesigned web interface for outage reporting,” according to the statement.
UbiScout, meanwhile, serves as an accessory to UbiCell controllers, and can offer data about pedestrians, vehicle traffic, road conditions and other activities.
As these offerings make their debut, public agencies are turning to streetlights for a variety of tasks that go beyond mere illumination. In Maine, for instance, that includes 5G wireless connectivity.
Ubicquia also has sold its technology to help build a police surveillance network in San Diego.
