5G Meets Computer Vision for Search and Rescue

Every year people become lost or injured far from the trappings of civilization. Activating a Search and Rescue (SAR) operation can prove challenging due to harsh terrain and weather conditions, and another factor we now fortunately take for granted: reliable communications. The good news is that a team of SAR experts and key technology partners have assembled a solution that could prove a breakthrough in effecting a rescue, when hours or even minutes make a difference. Intel 5G Innovation Center/DCAI Labs Stockholm showcased a live AI/video analytics solution for the attendees at the Search and Rescue event in Lom, Norway on Sept 22nd. This event followed the SAR mandate of finding people in the terrain and directing rescue personnel to the person in need of being rescued.