The project SCARM (Smart Crossing Assistance for Reduced Mobility), developed by four Master's students in Telecommunications and Informatics Engineering, was the winner of the second edition of the Joy in Motion Merit Award.

The team, composed of André Melão, Diogo Correia, Joana Costa, and Ricardo Santos, developed the SCARM project with the goal of making pedestrian crossings safer and more inclusive for people with reduced mobility. Inspired by a real situation experienced by millions, the system integrates RFID wireless technology to identify pedestrians with special needs, automatically adjusting traffic light timings to ensure comfort and autonomy during crossings.

The award ceremony took place on the 3rd of June, in the Sala de Reuniões of the Pavilhão Central on the Alameda campus.

Original article HERE.

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