Why Edge AI is crucial for real-time traffic surveillance on Indian roads & highways

India has one of the most extensive road networks in the world, growing at its fastest rate and covering over 6.62 million kilometres, covering nearly 70% of freight traffic and 85% of passenger traffic. Economic development receives support from the extensive infrastructure system, although it creates significant challenges for effective road safety management.

Advanced AI-based technology provides highway and expressway operational solutions through its capabilities to handle hazardous situations that include vehicle accidents and collisions, stalled vehicles, wrong-way driving, excessive speed, unauthorized vehicle entry, and low-visibility conditions.

According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) reports, India records around 4.6 lakh road accidents every year, resulting in nearly 1.5 lakh deaths. Although the National highways and expressways only represent a small portion of the network, they account for an excessive number of accidents because of fast driving, mixed vehicle traffic, and unpredictable driver actions.

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