This summer will be busy at Dutch beaches again, but when is it too busy and how can police and enforcement scale up in time when needed? The municipality of The Hague is testing a digital system this summer that knows exactly how busy it is and how busy it will become. How does this help prevent problems?
In this episode of BNR Eyeopeners, we discuss the digital twin of The Hague. This 3D map shows exactly how busy it is and where that crowd is moving. What data is collected to feed that map and what are the applications for the municipality, police and other agencies? Ultimately, the digital map will also be able to predict how the crowd will develop. Can this system help more cities and events prevent accidents?
Guest in this episode
Saskia Bruines, alderman for economy, international affairs, and public services at the Municipality of The Hague. As alderman, Saskia is responsible for digitalization in the city. Together with the municipality, she is the initiator of the pilot with the digital map. What opportunities does the municipality see in this technology and what are the risks that need to be considered?
Theo van der Plas, portfolio holder for digitalization and program director Cybercrime at the National Police. Theo discusses the pilot that the police are conducting with the system and how emergency services can use it to arrive on scene faster or prevent dangerous situations.
Jeroen Steenbakkers, founder of Argaleo, the company that develops the digital twin of The Hague and the entire Netherlands. Jeroen explains which data is used in the digital 3D map and what applications are possible.
About BNR Eyeopeners
In this program, Nina van den Dungen speaks weekly with three guests about smart technological innovations that will play a major role in the sustainable future. A wide range of topics is covered: from realizing smart energy networks, the possibilities (and dangers) of facial recognition, the latest developments in remote working, to the newest innovations in cybersecurity. Nina discusses the impact of these discoveries, but above all their practical applicability for businesses and consumers.
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