Telraam

Discover Telraam. A small device with a big impact on traffic. Citizens attach it to their windows to perform intricate traffic counts through a state-of-the-art AI engine. This data helps improve traffic flows. In case of roadworks, congestions or other complications, local governments can gain insights into the actual problem and take action. It provides them with affordable and accessible data on traffic. At the same time, it empowers local committees and action groups. With objective numbers they can plead their case for safer and more liveable streets. In short, Telraam is at that sweet spot where citizen science, mobility, sustainability and AI meet.

TML or Transport & Mobility Leuven is a renowned engineering office that performs large-scale mobility studies. TML developed their first version of the traffic monitoring device as an alternative to traffic counters in the streets. These traditional installations are a lot more expensive and intrusive and produce less detailed counts. TML came to Bagaar looking for a partner to make their solution scalable with expertise in hardware, firmware and data security and proven project management skills.

“We needed a partner with demonstrated experience in hardware development. As hardware is very new for us, someone we can trust and help develop the concept and even the business case was very important for us. Bagaar is not just a “supplier” but a true partner for Telraam.”

Kris Vanherle, co-founder Telraam

Telraam Version 1 was a Raspberry Pi microcomputer equipped with a camera. This camera was aimed at the street to monitor all traffic that passed by. It was a good proof of concept to validate demand but it lacked the opportunity to scale internationally. To this end, we needed dedicated hardware with its own design focused on performing one task, cost and performance optimised. Together with Telraam and Kapernikov, our partner specialised in AI on edge, we applied for innovation subsidies at Vlaio to start on a worthy successor.