ResQvision, an AI-driven ocean activity monitoring platform, developed by surf lifesaver Alex Piatek and his team, will be piloted at Sydney's Bondi Beach. The platform uses cameras to scan waves, tides, and swimmers, sending alerts to first responders if a swimmer is in trouble. This initiative aims to reduce drowning incidents, which have seen a 16% increase in the past year.
ResQvision, the innovative creation of surf lifesaver Alex Piatek and his friends, Bryan Pakulski and Julian Kovacek, uses artificial intelligence to monitor ocean activity. The platform scans waves, tides and swimmers and sends an emergency message to first responders if it detects a swimmer is struggling. The technology is set to be piloted at Sydney’s Bondi Beach over the 2024-25 summer period, where surf lifesavers will provide feedback to help refine the system.
"However, the situation is drastically different outside the flagged zones and designated patrol hours when no one is left on the beach to ensure safety. That’s where our focus lies — on the unpatrolled beaches and the times when no lifeguards are available to protect swimmers." Dr Calverley said a renewed community effort is needed to drive home the water safety message. "Look we're dealing with mother nature at the end of the day.
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