People flow intelligence

Advanced people counting system & flow analysis solutions

Rethink people flow with AI-powered solutions for people counting and real-time analytics.

Industries we serve

Our key business domains

Urban mobility

Manage passenger flows across buses, trams, and transport stations to optimize urban mobility operations and enhance traveler comfort.

Rail transport

Improve passenger movement and station efficiency for trains and metros with real-time flow monitoring and smart data insights.

Smart buildings

Optimize visitor traffic in offices, malls, universities, and entertainment venues to create safer, more welcoming environments.

Airports

Streamline passenger journeys from check-in to boarding with real-time flow analysis and advanced airport counting solutions.

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Use cases

Operational areas we cover

Urban mobility
Rail transport
Smart buildings
Airports
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Bus transport

Enhance passenger flow visibility and optimize boarding and alighting processes for urban and intercity bus networks.

Tram transport

Monitor tram occupancy and station dwell times to streamline operations and improve passenger satisfaction.

Car transport

Monitor coach occupancy rates and waiting times at stops in order to streamline operations and improve passenger satisfaction.

Bus stations

Manage crowd density and waiting times across bus station facilities to ensure smooth and safe passenger experiences.

Trains

Track passenger volumes across train carriages and routes to optimize capacity planning and onboard services.

Metro

Monitor metro ridership patterns in real time to enhance scheduling, station management, and crowd safety.m occupancy and station dwell times to streamline operations and improve passenger satisfaction.

Train stations

Manage foot traffic and waiting areas in train stations to improve traveler flow and operational efficiency.

Metro stations

Analyze metro station occupancy to reduce congestion, enhance safety, and support service optimization initiatives.

Offices

Optimize workspace utilization and visitor management to create safer, more efficient office environments.

Museums

Enhance visitor experience by monitoring flow patterns and optimizing exhibit navigation and occupancy.

Libraries

Track visitor behavior and space usage to improve services and resource allocation within library environments.

Retail stores & shopping malls

Analyze shopper movement and space utilization to enhance the retail experience and maximize revenue across every area of your mall.

Universities

Manage student and visitor flows across campuses to ensure safety, optimize facilities, and improve campus experiences.

Healthcare centers

Monitor patient and staff movement across your healthcare center to enhance safety, reduce wait times, and optimize facility usage.

Live events & exhibitions

Control crowd flows and monitor occupancy levels to ensure safety and enhance event experiences.

Leisure & amusement parks

Optimize visitor circulation, manage ride wait times, and enhance guest satisfaction throughout the park.

Sports halls & stadiums

Improve event-day operations by managing crowd flows from entrances to seating and concession areas.

Places of worship

Ensure safe and welcoming environments by monitoring attendance flows during services and events.

Ski resorts

Manage visitor flows across lifts, slopes, and facilities to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

Restrooms

Monitor restroom occupancy and usage patterns to improve hygiene, accessibility, and facility maintenance.

PIF (Passenger Inspection Facility)

Analyze passenger movements through security checkpoints to optimize staffing, reduce wait times, and ensure safety.

PAF (Border Control Area)

Manage and monitor flows through border control areas to improve processing efficiency and traveler experience.

Passport control

Track and optimize passport control queues to minimize congestion and ensure smooth international transitions.

Boarding gates

Improve boarding efficiency by monitoring passenger movements and managing gate occupancy in real time.

Lounges

Understand lounge usage patterns to optimize capacity, improve service delivery, and enhance traveler comfort.

Duty free areas

Analyze foot traffic and shopper behavior to drive sales and optimize retail layouts in duty free zones.

Restrooms

Monitor restroom occupancy trends to enhance hygiene management and improve traveler convenience.

Success stories

Our projects

France

A leading telecoms operator in France, and in many countries around the world, has been working with Acorel for many years

The results
  • Complete operational satisfaction

  • Real-time network intelligence

  • Consistent qualitative service improvement

  • Long-term data continuity

Under NDA | 2005

How a major European museum optimised visitor flow to enhance experience and safety

Impact:
  • Optimised visitor numbers

  • Enhanced safety compliance

  • Better operational planning

France

How a major French city is optimising its entire transport network using automatic passenger counting

  • 1M+ Residents served in the region

  • 500K Passenger journeys per year

  • 550 Buses in fleet (80%+ equipped)

  • 98%+ Counting accuracy achieved

North european city

How a North European metro secured revenue integrity with 99.2% passenger counting accuracy

  • 44 metro stations

  • 125.6M passengers (2024)

  • 99.2% counting accuracy

  • 43 km network length

France, Paris

Optimizing airport operations with real-time passenger flow intelligence

  • Passengers (2025): ~10 million

  • Areas Covered: 5+ critical airport zones

  • Technologies Used: LIDAR, 3D video, computer vision

  • Duration: Ongoing

Under NDA

Smart toilet block management

Impact:
  • Reduce overcrowding during peak periods

  • Improve hygiene standards

  • Optimise staff allocation

  • Reduce unnecessary cleaning interventions

  • Improve operational responsiveness

Under NDA

Transforming queue management at amusement parks with real-time people counting

Centralised data platform
  • 3D stereoscopic sensors

  • Computer vision

  • VISION Pop platform

  • API distribution layer

Our benefits

Why flow management matters

Improve operational efficiency

Improve operational efficiency

  • Cut delays, reduce congestion, and optimize operations across all touchpoints.

  • Optimize resource allocation, streamline processes, and reduce bottlenecks with real-time flow monitoring and analytics.

Enhance passenger experience

Enhance passenger experience

  • Shorter waits. Smoother journeys. Happier visitors, every step of the way.

  • Deliver smoother, safer, and more enjoyable journeys by minimizing wait times and improving space navigation.

Real-time data insights

Real-time data insights

  • See what’s happening now, and act instantly with live flow data at your fingertips.

  • Access actionable insights instantly to respond faster, plan better, and continuously adapt to evolving flow patterns.

Enhance passenger experience

Enhance passenger experience

  • Fit any space, any scale. Flexible solutions that grow and adapt with you.

  • Deploy flexible systems that grow with your needs, across diverse environments from transport hubs to public venues.

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A system that detects and counts individuals moving through physical spaces using sensors or video-based AI, often used for transport, airports, and retail.

Over 98% accuracy, validated by independent audits and used across high-density environments.

Yes. All solutions are fully GDPR-compliant and based on anonymous detection without collecting personal data.

Public transport, airports, retail, museums, smart buildings, and event venues, anywhere accurate occupancy or flow data is critical.

Yes. Acorel’s solutions offer flexible APIs and integration with ticketing, PIS, CRM, and more.

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