Hull City Council harnesses innovative AI technology to tackle congestion
Hull City Council has bolstered its efforts to reduce congestion and improve traffic management through the trial use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology. Following an initial AI-powered traffic management trial in Hull – conducted in collaboration with Huddersfield-based AI pioneers Simplifai Systems – Hull City Council have proudly shared encouraging data which shows a significant reduction in […]
AI urban traffic management solution gains patent
A patent has been granted for a new traffic management system created by AI company Simpifai Systems and the University of Huddersfield’s artificial intelligence experts. Professor of AI Mauro Vallati and the AI4UTMC research team, including Dr Rongge Guo, Saumya Bhatnagar, and Dr Francesco Percassi, have been working with Simplifai on the use of artificial […]
Exhibitors praise JCT Traffic Signals Symposium for attracting the right people and not being commercialised
With the JCT Traffic Signals Symposium in Nottingham just a week away, companies exhibiting have described why it’s such an important event on the calendar, while praising the quality of programme and participation. Seven exhibitors; AGD Systems, INRIX, Messagemaker Displays, PTV Group, Simplifai Systems, smartmicro and TRL are ensuring the longevity of the knowledge sharing […]
Simplifai CEO calls for the North to lead the UK by embracing connected technology
AI-based Intelligent Transport Systems expert Keith McCabe has suggested turning the north as an “exemplar” to deliver connected technology on a large scale. The Simplifai Systems CEO told the Transport Technology Forum Conference in Leeds that transport involves working with huge generators of traffic such as the health service and local authorities along with car […]
Huddersfield now the epicentre of artificial intelligence research in the UK
A cutting-edge transport research centre with a focus on artificial intelligence has been officially opened in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The AI Transport Research Centre, based at the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre, is the result of a collaboration between Simplifai Systems, University of Huddersfield and Kirklees Council. The collaboration between Simplifai, the University and the Council […]
AI firm’s investment means new base and bigger team
The AI company Simplifai, which has bases in Huddersfield and Newcastle, has secured £250,000 co-investment as part of plans to expand and set up a new base in Manchester. The money comes from angel investor, GC Angels and E2E Capital Ventures as part of its plans to develop its technology in Manchester and open an […]
