Crowd Space Simulator (CSS)

人群空间模拟器 (CSS)

• 批准号: 571258-2022
• 负责人: Wainer, Gabriel
• 金额: $ 1.46万
• 依托单位: Carleton University
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Idea to Innovation
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2021-01-01 至 2022-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=729111
• 关键词: Crowd; Space; Simulator; CSS

Building managers and event organizers might face complex challenges when dealing with a large number of individuals in confined spaces. Evacuating buildings in normal circumstances (end of events, normal circulation) as well as under unexpected events (fires and other emergencies) must be done based on contingency plans to improve traffic flow and avoid injuries. As well, building managers need to make the best use of the space they control to maximize profitability. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused new problems, because buildings need to be reorganized to comply with changing health regulations, resulting in larger costs and time consumption. As well, exploring new options for enhanced building management and performance is not practical (for example, studying how the blocking fire exits during an evacuation).To solve this problem, we have invented new methods and a software tool, called Crowd Space Simulator (CSS) to provide building managers and event organizers a way to manage crowds safely. CSS allows using (existing or new) floor plans to automatically generate simulations of the occupancy and flow of individuals in buildings. CSS improve manual solutions currently in place and provides an analysis of a large number of scenarios to enhance decision-making abilities. In addition, we can identify bottlenecks in pedestrian flow that can be mitigated by testing options without modifying the physical building. CSS solves managers problems by providing them with an accurate, cost-efficient, and timely solution. This proposal aims at to assess the commercialization value for our technology. To achieve this, we will participate on the Lab2Market NSERC program (https://lab2market.ca/). Within this program we will conduct an extensive market assessment of this technology that will inform the future commercialization strategy by providing information about market interest, identifying barriers to market entry and potential partners for future development. We will hold in-depth interviews with several key stakeholders in Canada, in addition to a comprehensive market data review and analysis.

建筑物管理者和活动组织者在处理密闭空间中的大量人员时可能面临复杂的挑战。在正常情况下（事件结束，正常循环）以及意外事件（火灾和其他紧急情况）下疏散建筑物必须根据应急计划进行，以改善交通流量并避免受伤。此外，建筑管理人员需要充分利用他们控制的空间，以最大限度地提高盈利能力。此外，COVID-19疫情带来了新的问题，因为建筑物需要重组以符合不断变化的卫生法规，导致成本和时间消耗增加。此外，探索新的方案来提高建筑管理和性能是不切实际的（例如，研究如何在疏散期间阻塞消防通道）。为了解决这个问题，我们发明了新的方法和软件工具，称为人群空间模拟器（CSS），为建筑管理者和活动组织者提供一种安全管理人群的方法。CSS允许使用（现有的或新的）平面图来自动生成建筑物中人员占用和流动的模拟。CSS改进了现有的手动解决方案，并提供了对大量场景的分析，以增强决策能力。此外，我们还可以确定行人流量的瓶颈，可以通过测试选项来缓解，而无需修改物理建筑。CSS通过为管理人员提供准确、经济高效和及时的解决方案来解决他们的问题。该提案旨在评估我们的技术的商业化价值。为了实现这一目标，我们将参加Lab 2 Market NSERC计划（https：//lab2market.ca/）。在该计划中，我们将对该技术进行广泛的市场评估，通过提供有关市场兴趣的信息，确定市场进入障碍和未来发展的潜在合作伙伴，为未来的商业化战略提供信息。除了全面的市场数据审查和分析外，我们还将与加拿大的几个主要利益相关者进行深入访谈。