ARISE

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ARISE Project - Advanced Rail Innovation for Safety and Efficiency | OTIV

The Challenge

Urban tram networks face three critical challenges that limit their potential as sustainable mobility backbones

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Safety Crisis

30×

Urban tram accidents occur 30 times more frequently than mainline rail, requiring innovative safety solutions

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Efficiency Gap

~15%

Operational delays and inconsistent service reliability impact passenger satisfaction and ridership

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Workforce Pressure

Critical

Acute driver shortages across European networks threaten service continuity and expansion plans

Trams emit 9× less CO₂ than cars, but operational challenges limit their potential as a sustainable mobility backbone

OTIV.TWO system interface in tram cabin showing real-time environment monitoring

The Solution: OTIV.TWO

AI-powered Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) designed specifically for urban tram operations

  • Millimetre-accurate 3D environmental mapping with LiDAR sensors
  • Real-time object classification and traffic signal recognition
  • Predictive movement analysis and collision avoidance
  • Context-sensitive driver feedback through visual and audio alerts
  • All-weather, all-lighting operational performance

Real-Time Co-Pilot for Tram Operators

OTIV.TWO acts as an intelligent assistant to the driver, continuously assessing the environment and providing proactive warnings. The system processes environmental data in real-time to detect potential hazards, predict the movement of pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles, and issue early warnings to prevent accidents.

  • Curve-speed monitoring for safe navigation
  • Dynamic obstacle detection (static and moving objects)
  • Traffic priority management support
  • Human-Machine Interface optimized for operator workflow
Tram operator using OTIV.TWO system with street-level view in urban environment

European Validation Network

Testing across Europe's most diverse tram environments to validate technology performance under real operational conditions

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Zaragoza
Spain
Network Type Modern, semi-isolated
Operator Tranvía de Zaragoza
Focus Area

Safety optimization in controlled environments with predictable traffic patterns

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Lisbon
Portugal
Network Type Historic, street-level mixed traffic
Operator CARRIS
Focus Area

Complex urban integration challenges with pedestrians, vehicles, and narrow streets

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Antwerp
Belgium
Network Type Dense multimodal (tunnel + street)
Operator De Lijn
Focus Area

High-complexity operational scenarios with mixed underground and surface operations

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Utrecht
Netherlands
Network Type Urban network with dedicated tracks
Operator Provincie Utrecht
Focus Area

Scalability validation and technology transfer for wider European deployment

CAF tram 605 equipped with OTIV.TWO sensors for ARISE project pilot

Expected Impact

Measurable outcomes across safety, efficiency, and sustainability dimensions

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Safety
20%
Reduction in tram accidents
10%
Fewer avoidable incidents
Efficiency
5%
Improvement in operational efficiency
Enhanced punctuality metrics
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Sustainability
Reduced CO₂ emissions
90%
Supporting EU Green Deal targets

Human-Centered Design

Beyond technology: Understanding driver experience and cognitive workload

ARISE project team demonstrating OTIV.TWO system to stakeholders

Validating Safety Technology Through Operator Feedback

ARISE combines technical validation with comprehensive human factors research to ensure OTIV.TWO enhances rather than replaces human expertise. The project employs dual evaluation methodologies across pilot sites.

Technical Validation

  • Incident rate analysis (HRV index)
  • System accuracy and reliability metrics
  • Environmental resilience testing
  • False positive/negative detection rates

Human Factors Research

  • Physiological monitoring (stress indicators)
  • Eye-tracking and cognitive load analysis
  • NASA-TLX usability assessments
  • System Usability Scale (SUS) surveys

"Safety technology succeeds when it enhances, not replaces, human expertise"

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