Occupancy monitor

When students want to study in the University Library, finding an available study space can sometimes be difficult. This is frustrating for these students. At the same time, it can also be disruptive for students who are already studying when others wander around searching for a spot. By measuring how busy the study spaces are and sharing this information with students, they can more easily find an available study space. Detailed insights into occupancy levels can also be used to optimize services.

First and foremost, we want to help students find suitable study spaces by providing (near) real-time insights into occupancy. Secondly, we aim to assist decision-makers in making informed choices. We do this by developing automated dashboards and reports that present various insights, such as historical, (near) real-time, and predicted occupancy.

Privacy Information

Privacy and security are very important to us. That’s why we carefully consider these aspects from the start. The data used is anonymized. Insights are also presented at a high group level, ensuring that data cannot be traced back to individuals. This way, your privacy remains well protected.

Contact

If you have any questions, comments, or would like more information, please feel free to contact us at: smartbuildings rug.nl.

More information

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Location: starting at the University Library (central location), followed by expansion to more buildings.

Duration: May 2024 onwards