Experiments and modeling of pedestrian dynamics to create a designing tool for crowded public spaces
Implementing Organization
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Principal Investigator
Prof. Shankar Prawesh
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
CO-Principal Investigator
Dr. Indranil Sahadalal
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
About
The research aims to develop computation models of pedestrians in the Indian context using video analytics and agent-based simulations. These models will be used to design public spaces, minimizing crowd congestion and stampedes. Data from controlled experiments will be collected to analyze pedestrian trajectories and formulate effective interaction behaviors. The findings will help in decision-making for optimal design and management of public spaces, minimizing deadly incidents like stampedes. This study is unique in the Indian context, where population densities are often higher than in developed countries. The findings will help minimize deadly incidents like stampedes.
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
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