As part of the R_Lab Mobility real-world laboratory, the city of Regensburg has taken a significant step toward sustainable and intelligent urban lighting with its Smart Dynamic Public Lighting (SDP) project. This innovative lighting concept combines artificial intelligence with modern sensor technology to make street lighting more responsive to demand and environmentally friendly.
SDP aims to make urban lighting more efficient, environmentally friendly, and safer through the use of artificial intelligence. As part of the project, a total of 20 smart parking lights were installed in the Dörnberg district along bike route 5, which dynamically adapt to actual demand. These lights detect and classify pedestrians and cyclists in real time using optical sensors and adjust the light intensity accordingly. When no people are present, the lighting is reduced to a dimmed level, which both lowers energy consumption and minimizes light pollution.
Thanks to close cooperation between the Cluster Mobility & Logistics, cluster member sdp GmbH, and the city administration, the lighting system developed by sdp within just one year was able to be tested directly in real-world operation. The technical implementation of the project is the responsibility of sdp GmbH, while the Cluster Mobility & Logistics is responsible for project coordination, stakeholder management, and communication. The project is part of R_Lab Mobility, a real-world laboratory for urban mobility funded by the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development, and Construction as part of the REGENSBURG_NEXT smart city project.
During the one-year test phase, the data collected will be evaluated by the Mobility Data Hub in order to continuously optimize the lighting control system. Feedback from residents will be incorporated into the further development of the smart lighting system. Future developments could include additional functions such as information displays, alarm buttons, or design adjustments.