Data comes alive and acts
SentinelleIA, the edge computing solution from La Société des Lumières (SDL), optimizes traffic lights in real time, at every intersection. No supervision, no roadwork, no delay.
AI that acts where traffic is decided
It sees
Our cameras capture information continuously, in real time.
It decides
Our autonomous algorithms turn that data into instant decisions.
It acts
Lights adjust at each intersection, on existing infrastructure.
Modernize without replacing
Centralized systems are slow. SentinelleIA replaces them with an autonomous network that cuts emissions and keeps traffic flowing.
SentinelleIA: autonomous real-time urban traffic optimization
Edge-AI smart traffic management solution
SentinelleIA transforms urban intersections into intelligent, self-adapting traffic networks. Powered by local computer vision and edge AI, it adjusts signal timing in real time to eliminate unnecessary red-light delays, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve urban mobility without heavy infrastructure overhauls.
Key business benefits
- Immediate traffic relief. Cuts travel delays and congestion by adjusting signal timing to live vehicle flow.
- Affordable and scalable. The base configuration starts at about $15,000 CAD per camera, a fraction of the cost of traditional adaptive systems.
- Plug-and-play integration. Works with standard traffic controllers (ATC-1000/2000, NEMA) without heavy civil works.
- Compatible with existing cameras. Integrates with most municipal traffic cameras already installed.
- Privacy by design. Video is processed locally on the edge, with optional automated blurring.
Proven traction and validation
- Active commercial deployment. Operational in the City of Drummondville, QC.
- Strong municipal demand. Ongoing discussions with multiple municipalities across Québec.
- Protected innovation. US/Canadian and international provisional patent for the autonomous traffic optimization logic.
Partnerships and ecosystem
- Microsoft Azure. Backed by Microsoft for Startups, with dedicated Azure cloud credits.
- Industrial hardware. Powered by NVIDIA Jetson edge AI computing platforms.
- Advanced vision modules. Detection modules for accurate multi-modal traffic counting.
Autonomous system architecture
Local high-performance Edge AI processors sit next to the intersection cameras. They analyze traffic and control signal controllers with zero latency, while telemetry syncs securely to Microsoft Azure.
Meet us in Barcelona
- Smart City Expo World Congress
- November 3–5, 2026, Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.
- Montréal delegation
- We are joining the Greater Montréal Chamber of Commerce business mission, November 2–5.
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Joey Fraser, VP Technology & Products
jfraser@societedeslumieres.ca