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

I&T Wish AI-powered Long-range Video Analytics for Water Sports Activities
(REF : W-0487)
Matched I&T Solution
Trial Project
Summary and Challenges
  • There are water sports centers that offer a variety of water recreational activities and promote water body usage, 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 be the consequence of health hazards such as hypothermia and heart stroke, requiring immediate rescue and medical attention.
  • Other possible risks may include extreme weather condition, equipment failure, reckless behaviour or lack of experience. These reports have highlighted the need for imposing measures and supervision to ensure participants’ safety in water activities.
Expected Outcome To minimize the risk of these dangers and to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, AI-powered Long-Range Video Analytic camera can be a helpful tool for monitoring and managing water areas. This project aims to achieve the following objectives:
  • 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/ submerged objects, and generating alerts to lifeguards or venue owners to take necessary precautions by AI and Opendata source.
  • 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.
Expected Trial Duration 9-month
Contact Information
I&T Wish Proposer:Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)
Contact Person:YEUNG Hong Kiu
Position:Electronics Engineer/Building Information Modelling/1
Tel: 3757 6292
Email: hkyeung@emsd.gov.hk
Upload Date 2023-08-04
Closing Date 2023-08-18
Propose I&T Solution Closed