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The ACUMEN project promoted seamless mobility using an AI tool

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The ACUMEN project promoted diverse urban mobility using an AI-assisted traffic management tool.

Objective

ACUMEN aimed to dynamically affect passengers’ selection of route and transport mode in order to promote sustainable development and well-being. The objective was to support seamless mobility through developing a modular solution for the management of the road network. Utilising artificial intelligence, this solution promoted more efficient door-to-door trips for people and goods, increased the comfort in the city, and supported the safety and flexibility of traffic as part of the green transition.

ACUMEN aimed to renew the current traffic management practices through three strategic goals:

  • A secure and decentralised information frame. Real-time distribution of information was allowed for all providers and operators of forms of transportation, while ensuring privacy.
  • Advanced monitoring and forecasting. Artificial intelligence was used for developing monitoring and forecasting tools for fluent traffic.
  • Multi-level decision-making and management. Solutions were developed to affect all levels of the city and promote cooperation between various providers of forms of transportation.

The actions were conceptualised in ACUMEN’s digital twin, which lowered costs and provides the interest groups of the intelligent city a unique ‘management tools for AI-assisted diverse traffic’ perspective on transport systems, and promotes the development of new innovations.

Duration, partners and funding

The project ran from 1 June 2023 to 31 May 2026.

The ACUMEN project was managed by the Aalto University Foundation, and the project consortium consisted of 17 partners from eight European countries.

The project was funded under the European Union’s Horizon Europe Programme. The project had a total budget of EUR 5,181,248.75, of which Forum Virium Helsinki’s share was EUR 217,500.

The role of Forum Virium Helsinki

Forum Virium Helsinki was responsible for the implementation of the project pilot in Helsinki, in cooperation with the project partners. The main objective of the project was to test the functionality of the concept in the development of AI-assisted management of seamless mobility.

The role of Forum Virium spanned the cooperation between essential interest groups and operators, as well as the sectors of mobility management, tools, and impact analysis, while supporting the project’s objective to create a comfortable and sustainable urban environment. As its tools, Forum Virium utilised a digital twin of the traffic and a smart mobility pilot platform.

Benefits for Helsinki

The project pilot in Helsinki advanced mobility towards a more sustainable, efficient, and resident-based transport system. The project is expected to lead to positive changes in travelling behaviour, traffic habits, and environmental impacts, which supports the development of a more sustainable and efficient urban environment.

Sustainability

ACUMEN promoted responsibility through sustainable mobility, resident inclusion and environmental friendliness. The project supported the green transition and intensifies the fluency of traffic by developing energy-efficient, multi-modular artificial intelligence solutions.

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