The impact of technology and AI-driven solutions on swimming pool safety regimes is being highlighted through a new partnership led by RLSS UK, and pool operator, GLL.
A ground-breaking collaboration aimed to thoroughly test the innovative Lynxight system with a view to revolutionising how lifeguards and operators safeguard pool users.
Lynxight’s pioneering technology, developed by founders with military service experience, combines specialist Artificial Intelligence software and swimmer behaviour analysis with standard security cameras to deliver real-time insights, both above and below the water, in many different types of pool.
The cost-effective solution utilises an overhead security camera system, offering easy maintenance, minimal impact on pool buildings, and low visibility to pool visitors.
And it continuously monitors pool users and promptly alerts lifeguards via smartwatches about anyone who may require assistance.
In addition, enhanced metrics help to optimise swimming pool operations, including real-time insights into pool usage, swimmer numbers, and detailed data for each lane or pool area.
Swimming pool safety expert, Andy Read, said: “For many years, I have been convinced that lifeguards in public swimming pools should be able to benefit from technology offering them a secondary level of safety, which supports a combined lifeguard and technology approach.
“I believe that as soon as pools start to introduce technology to support lifeguards, the outcome will help to control the number of lifeguards, lives will be saved, and those suffering an ill health episode in a swimming pool will get swifter support.”
