RTA: AI in taxis to curb spread of Covid-19

Dubai / WAM

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, such as computer vision and machine learning algorithms, proved very effective in detecting and reporting violations of the coronavirus (Covid-19) preventive measures.
Such monitoring covers physical distancing and wearing of face masks onboard taxis, whether for passengers or drivers.
“AI technologies have been employed to monitor and verify the compliance with the preventive measures undertaken to limit the spread of the coronavirus,” said Ahmed Mahboub, Executive Director of Smart Services, Corporate Technology Support Services Sector, RTA.

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