Sorama, market leader in acoustic cameras, has officially expanded its operations to the United States, aiming to make American cities safer and quieter. With the opening of its first US office and the initiation of the first loud vehicle detection projects, Sorama continues its mission to reduce noise pollution and improve urban life.
Sorama is working together with Axis Communications, market leader in IP-video. Today, both companies announced that they have signed a strategic partner contract in San Francisco. The event took place during a Dutch trade mission in California and Texas, in the presence of Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. The mission highlighted the potential for Dutch technology companies to contribute to the US mobility sector.
Smart cities
For years, Sorama and Axis have been working together in Europe to enhance safety, security, and quality of life in major cities. By combining Sorama’s noise monitoring expertise with Axis’s video surveillance technology, they offer a unique solution that reduces noise pollution and improves urban safety. The first deployment for Sorama’s solution will be in the city of Newport, Rhode Island, where the city’s historical and congested urban layout required a flexible and non-intrusive approach. Sorama’s system offered versatility with options for both pole-mounted and mobile units.
Loud Vehicle Detection (LVD)
Sorama’s Loud Vehicle Detection (LVD) solution identifies and maps environmental and traffic noise, targeting excessive vehicle noise to counteract urban noise pollution. This is crucial for cities because noise pollution has been proven to have a negative impact on citizens’ health.
“We are expanding to the US to make cities here safer, quieter and more livable. We look forward to expanding our partnership with Axis to the US,” said Bart Vaes, VP Sales & Marketing. “Our mission is to make the world sound right. We do that by creating valuable insights from sound measurements, combining these insights with state-of-the-art technology and trusted solutions from our partner creates unmatched solutions for our customers.”
Smart stadiums for fan engagement
In addition to solutions for Smart Cities, Sorama and Axis will focus on “Smart Stadiums.” Using data analytics and sound visualizations, Sorama’s technology creates real-time heatmaps that capture fan engagement and identify key moments in the stadium. These fan engagement tools enhance the overall sports fan experience while ensuring safety and security, offering a new level of interaction and enjoyment for fans.
With their expanded presence in the US, Sorama and are set to deliver solutions that improve urban safety and quality of life. By combining acoustic monitoring with video technology, they’re creating smarter, quieter, and more connected cities for the future.
