tech
diciembre 25, 2025
De los estudios de grabación a las calles: el emprendimiento que mide el pulso sonoro del Aburrá
¿Cómo suena su barrio? A partir de esta pregunta, los investigadores Diego Murillo y Jonathan Ochoa crearon un ecosistema de tecnología IoT para monit...
TL;DR
- Geotrends uses IoT technology to monitor and quantify urban noise pollution.
- The goal is to create "friendlier" city soundscapes and inform public policy for noise reduction.
- 70% of calls to Medellín's 123 line are related to noise complaints.
- The system integrates microphones, microcomputers, and data transmission to a cloud platform.
- Sensors have been deployed in Envigado, Sabaneta, Itagüí, Copacabana, and Medellín.
- The technology helps authorities make more informed decisions regarding noise management.
- The approach aims to reconcile commercial activities with the well-being of nearby residents.