IU RedLab

Excellent tour of IU’s Data Center given by @JamieMobley this week sponsored by the Indiana University Bloomington Center of Excellence for Women & Technology.?Impressive seeing IU’s Big Red 200 Server bank in action and all the protections in place, including gigantic flywheels that are prepared to offer a minute’s worth of power for its servers while the backup generators kick in (which only takes about 10 seconds).?Glad to see two Cummins Inc. generators in the wings ready to support (the Data Center also has another brand in their mix). ?Thanks to all who supported the tour and the Data Center Operations team! #IU #DataCenter #IUBigRed200 #Cummins #IUCenterofExcellence For #Women And #Technology #BigData #

Thank you to the incredible IU Mexico Gateway team for hosting the IU RedLab and Integrative Data Science Lab from the Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering in Mexico City last week! We engaged with faculty from UNAM (IIMAS and the Faculty of Engineering), Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México, CENAPRED and TECNOLóGICO DE MONTERREY to explore how AI and data science can transform disaster prevention crisis response and resilience. The visit included the Explore IU AI and Crisis workshop at the Benjamin Franklin Library, led by Dr. David W., founder and director of research at IU RedLab and professor at Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, highlighting AI’s role in disaster prevention and response. Regional collaboration is key to building resilient communities and we are proud to work alongside IU Mexico Gateway and partners across Mexico to drive innovative research and shared solutions. #AI #DisasterPrevention #CrisisResponse #DataScience #GlobalCollaboration #MexicoCity #IndianaUniversity #LuddySchool #IURedLab #ResearchPartnerships

Join our panelists tomorrow as we talk about Situation Awareness and Information Sharing via the Team Awareness Kit (TAK)! Thank you to the Christian Regenhard Center for Emergency Response Studies (RaCERS) for hosting this webinar. #tak #situatonalawareness #iuredlab #publicsafety

IU RedLab was a proud partner of the #CIVTAK24 conference and exhibition held in October 2024. We took the opportunity to understand the uses of Team Awareness Kit aka #TAK and how #TAK is used, the user experience, operational requirements, and technical challenges across different TAK platforms, including Windows TAK (#WinTAK), #WebTAK, Android TAK (#ATAK), and iPhone TAK (#iTAK). The survey generated valuable insights from 52 agencies about TAK's implementation: - ATAK leads with 63% adoption rate and 4.4/5 user satisfaction - Top agency priorities: personnel tracking, GPS accuracy, and inter-agency communication - Situational awareness capabilities exceed expectations across platforms - Growth opportunities identified in training resources and platform stability Thank you to all participating agencies for providing valuable feedback that will help shape future TAK development. A full summary of the findings is attached. We are constantly working on research and innovation in this area and would love to partner with others! Reach out to us and let's collaborate to innovate! Survey design and implementation: Rhonda K Fischer Sam Markson Sonny E. Kirkley Ken Rehbehn Kevin Sofen Andreas "AJ" Johansson #CIVTAK24 #RedLab #IndianaUniversity #EmergencyResponse #innovation #publicsafety

?? Mass Casualty Training at IU – April 6, 2025 ?? With #Little500 just around the corner, Indiana University’s Intra Collegiate Emergency Medical Service (IC-EMS at IU) is hosting its third annual mass casualty training simulation at Bill Armstrong Stadium on April 6, 2025. Join us for this immersive day-long event featuring volunteer role players, high-fidelity trauma simulation mannequins, and public safety agencies from across the community and state—ensuring our future EMTs and first responders are prepared for anything from minor sprains to large-scale incidents! IU RedLab joins Intra Collegiate Emergency Medical Service (IC-EMS at IU) and Indiana University Bloomington Simulation Center with cutting-edge technology and support: ?? #TAK (Team Awareness Kit TAK Product Center): Real-time mapping, data integration, coordinated mission planning, and secure communication. ?? 3D Geolocation & Biometrics: Ascent Integrated Tech (FRST Challenge winners) enables advanced live tracking of responders/patients and continuous vital signs monitoring through TAK-enabled wearable technology. ?? Real-Time Radio Transcription: AI-driven chat feed of active radio traffic, instantly highlighting critical keywords and precise geospatial alerts for faster response. Special thanks to Indiana University Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering, NIST Communications Technology Laboratory, T-Mobile, the Indianapolis Fire Department and Indiana University Health Lifeline for their support in advancing emergency response technology. ?? Join us April 6 to see the future of emergency services! Interested in volunteering or learning more? Reach out and help push campus and community safety forward. ?? Learn More https://buff.ly/417uJ3U #IU #Indiana #Little500 #Little5 #BikeRace #GoHoosiers #GoIU #Hoosiers #TAK #ATAK #CivTAK #3DTracking #EMT #Bike #Race #Sports #EmergencyResponse #ICEMS #FirstResponders #MassCasualtyTraining #PublicSafety #HoosierNation #ZAxisTracking #TechForGood #GeospatialTech #InnovationInEMS ??

In times like these it’s clear how important first responders are to our communities, whether we’re in the snowy and slippery Midwest or in the dry, blazing heat of the west.?? With a goal of learning how to effectively and efficiently interpret multiple, concurrent radio communication channels in real-time, we’ve been monitoring and transcribing local emergency radio signals over the last year.?From water rescues, structure fires and robberies to mutual aid teams working together across counties, our first responders and 911 operators are there every day and hour responding to every need that comes across.?Thank you to all who answer the call! Follow the link to learn how Konnex.ai and IU RedLab are applying AI and emerging technology to emergency response call information. https://lnkd.in/gfMsEqtt Photos are from Bartholomew County, Indiana's 911 call center.

2025 is going to be an interesting year for emergency and disaster responders. The needs and the technology are both changing at an insane rate. Here is how we at IU RedLab and Konnex.ai see some of the opportunities brought by AI and data science in 2025.

Terrorist Attacks against Sports Venues: Emerging Trends and Characteristics Spanning 50 Years https://lnkd.in/gTSpBEuy Conclusion:?Although terrorist attacks against sports venues are uncommon, they carry the risk of mass casualties, especially when explosives are used. A greater understanding of the threat posed by terrorist attacks against sports venues can aid emergency preparedness planning and future medical responses. IU RedLab white paper on using #TAK (Team Awareness Kit) and advanced technology for improved situational awareness during college football games. https://lnkd.in/g_8YmQQh

Stage 2 of NIST #PSCR’s The First Responder #UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0) closes next month! Submit your entries by January 10th for a chance to compete for a share of the remaining $265,000 Stage 2 Prize Pool. Up to 10 Stage 2 Winners will advance to Stage 3: Live Event, where they will compete for the $100,000 Stage 3 1st Place Prize. Stage 2 Whole System- Measurement of Capabilities Details: -Purchase, build, or adapt an existing UAS capable of flight, sensing, and with radio hardware necessary to store and forward data files. -Build specific test method apparatuses to perform test flights, record attestation videos, and measure the performance of your system. Measurements will be submitted to a contest leader board for review. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ddqe9S7P Challenge.gov NIST Communications Technology Laboratory Ezassi Ensemble Consultancy

Terese Manley, UAS Portfolio Lead of the #PSCR NIST Communications Technology Laboratory, discusses their unmanned aerial systems program, including prize challenges. Slides here represent the current First Responder UAS Wireless Data Gatherer Challenge (UAS 6.0), future research directions, and ways to contact their team. The IU RedLab team is proud to support the field testing for the UAS 6.0 Challenge. International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Technology Summit International 2024 #iafcTSI2024 Challenge link https://lnkd.in/gKRfQpKM