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Sensors: These serve as the "eyes" of each intersection, equipped with cameras, radars, and other sensors that collect extensive data on vehicle and pedestrian flows, weather conditions, and more.
Edge Compute Devices: Acting as the "brain," these devices are connected directly to traffic lights and process the sensor data in real-time. They run complex algorithms to determine the optimal signal changes, considering factors like vehicle queues, pedestrian crossings, and emergency vehicle priority.
Cloud Management Center: This central layer links all intersections into a cohesive grid. It monitors the entire network, ensuring harmony among intersections so that adjustments in one area are informed by the status of others, enabling a truly autonomous system.