openCode Connect December 2026
AI Object Recognition – Open Source Software That Can Do More
How can AI be used to manage scarce parking spaces in cities? Dr Sascha Hemmen and Mareike Blaul (City of Wolfsburg) present an open source object recognition software developed as part of the Smart City Wolfsburg pilot project, which uses AI to analyse car park occupancy, traffic searching for parking spaces and anomalies in real time.
Sovereign & with Full Access to Your Own Data
Using just a single sensor, the software creates a database for both stationary and moving traffic and can be integrated into the existing infrastructure. The city has deliberately opted for an in-house solution. This ensures independence from proprietary systems and full access to own data.
Why is this open source solution needed, and what makes it special? How have other use cases been implemented, such as the detection of litter and the measurement of traffic volumes?
Mareike Blaul examines the system architecture, sensor technology and the implementation of other use cases. Dr Sascha Hemmen explains the role Digital Sovereignty plays in the development process.
The dial-in link will be shared on the openCode website shortly before the event:
