CRIB
CROWD RESPONSE
iBEACON
DASA-funded real-time crowd density monitoring system using iBeacon technology — detecting dangerous overcrowding before incidents occur.
Managing crowd density at major events and venues is critical for public safety. Existing monitoring methods relied on CCTV and manual headcounts — reactive rather than proactive. By the time dangerous density levels were spotted, the situation was already escalating.
CRIB (Crowd Response iBeacon), funded by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), set out to build a real-time crowd monitoring system using iBeacon technology that could detect dangerous density levels before they become incidents — shifting crowd safety from reactive to predictive.
Vindico developed the CRIB crowd monitoring platform — a complete system from sensor network to control room dashboard, turning raw Bluetooth Low Energy signals into actionable crowd safety intelligence.
- iBeacon sensor network deployment for comprehensive venue coverage
- Real-time crowd density heat mapping displayed on control room dashboards
- Automated threshold alerts when density reaches unsafe levels
- Historical analysis tools for event planning and venue design optimisation
- Integration with venue security and emergency response protocols
- Mobile app for security staff with live density data on the ground
- Open API for integration with existing venue management systems
DASA
Funded Proof of Concept
Real-time
Crowd Density Monitoring
Live
Event Demonstrations
DASA-funded proof of concept successfully demonstrated, validating the iBeacon approach to crowd monitoring.
Real-time crowd density monitoring proven accurate to within defined zones, providing granular visibility of crowd movement.
Alert system capable of detecting dangerous overcrowding before incidents occur, enabling proactive intervention.
Technology demonstrated at live events, proving viability in real-world conditions.
Framework adaptable to stadiums, festivals, transport hubs, and public spaces — a platform, not a one-off.
"The CRIB system demonstrated that real-time crowd safety monitoring is not only possible but practical — Vindico turned a concept into a working prototype in record time."
— Project Lead, DASA
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