Minnesota DOT Selects Quarterhill's iTHEIA™ AI Classification System for Traffic Monitoring
Quarterhill (OTCQX: QTRHF) will supply 15 portable iTHEIA™ video AI traffic count and classification systems to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, announced on November 4, 2025. The self-contained, edge‑computing ATRs classify common vehicle types using the FHWA 13‑Class scheme without requiring cloud processing. Portable iTHEIA is intended for short‑term deployments, enables setup in under 30 minutes, monitors three lanes, eliminates in‑road sensors, and reduces staff exposure to road hazards. The order is presented as a milestone in Quarterhill’s public‑sector deployments and intended to improve traffic data accuracy and safety for MnDOT.
Quarterhill (OTCQX: QTRHF) fornirà 15 sistemi portatili iTHEIA™ di conteggio e classificazione del traffico basati su video AI alla Minnesota Department of Transportation, annunciato il 4 novembre 2025. Gli ATR autonomi, compatti ed edge‑computing, classifichino tipi comuni di veicoli utilizzando lo schema FHWA 13 classi senza richiedere l’elaborazione cloud. Il portatile iTHEIA è pensato per impieghi a breve termine, consente l’installazione in meno di 30 minuti, monitora tre corsie, elimina i sensori in carreggiata e riduce l’esposizione del personale ai pericoli stradali. L’ordine è presentato come una tappa significativa nelle implementazioni pubbliche di Quarterhill e intende migliorare l’accuratezza dei dati sul traffico e la sicurezza per MnDOT.
Quarterhill (OTCQX: QTRHF) suministrará 15 sistemas portátiles de conteo y clasificación de tráfico con IA de video iTHEIA™ al Departamento de Transporte de Minnesota, anunciado el 4 de noviembre de 2025. Los ATR autosuficientes, con cómputo en el borde, clasifican tipos comunes de vehículos utilizando el esquema FHWA de 13 clases sin requerir procesamiento en la nube. El iTHEIA portátil está diseñado para implementaciones a corto plazo, permite la instalación en menos de 30 minutos, monitorea tres carriles, elimina los sensores en la carretera y reduce la exposición del personal a los riesgos en la vía. La orden se presenta como un hito en los despliegues del sector público de Quarterhill y tiene como objetivo mejorar la precisión de los datos de tráfico y la seguridad para MnDOT.
Quarterhill (OTCQX: QTRHF)은 15대의 휴대용 iTHEIA™ 비디오 AI 트래픽 카운트 및 분류 시스템을 미네소타 교통국(MnDOT)에 공급할 예정이며, 이는 2025년 11월 4일에 발표되었습니다. 자급형, 에지 컴퓨팅 ATR은 클라우드 처리 없이 FHWA의 13-클래스 체계를 사용하여 일반적인 차량 유형을 분류합니다. 휴대용 iTHEIA는 단기 배치를 위한 것으로 설계되었으며 30분 이내 설치가 가능하고, 3개 차선을 모니터링하며 도로 센서를 제거하고 직원의 도로 위험 노출을 줄입니다. 이 주문은 Quarterhill의 공공 부문 배치에서 중요한 이정표로 제시되며 MnDOT의 교통 데이터 정확성과 안전성을 향상시키려는 의도를 담고 있습니다.
Quarterhill (OTCQX: QTRHF) fournira 15 systèmes portables iTHEIA™ de comptage et de classification du trafic basés sur l’IA vidéo au Minnesota Department of Transportation, annoncé le 4 novembre 2025. Les ATR autonomes, à calcul en périphérie, classent les types de véhicules courants en utilisant le schéma FHWA à 13 classes sans nécessiter de traitement dans le cloud. L’iTHEIA portable est conçu pour des déploiements à court terme, permet une installation en moins de 30 minutes, surveille trois voies, élimine les capteurs dans la chaussée et réduit l’exposition du personnel aux dangers routiers. Cette commande est présentée comme une étape importante dans les déploiements du secteur public de Quarterhill et vise à améliorer la précision des données de trafic et la sécurité pour MnDOT.
Quarterhill (OTCQX: QTRHF) wird dem Minnesota Department of Transportation 15 portable iTHEIA™ Video‑KI-Verkehrszähl- und Klassifikationssysteme liefern, wie am 4. November 2025 angekündigt. Die eigenständigen, Edge-Computing-ATR klassifizieren gängige Fahrzeugtypen nach dem FHWA‑13‑Klassen‑Schema, ohne Cloud-Verarbeitung zu benötigen. Das portable iTHEIA ist für Kurzzeiteinsätze gedacht, ermöglicht die Installation in unter 30 Minuten, überwacht drei Fahrspuren, eliminiert Sensoren in der Fahrbahn und reduziert die Exposition des Personals gegenüber Straßengefahren. Die Bestellung wird als Meilenstein in Quarterhils Public‑Sector‑Deployments dargestellt und zielt darauf ab, die Genauigkeit der Verkehrsdaten und die Sicherheit für MnDOT zu verbessern.
Quarterhill (OTCQX: QTRHF) ستزوّد 15 نظاماً محمولاً iTHEIA™ لعدّ المركبات وتصنيفها باستخدام ذكاء اصطناعي يعتمد على الفيديو إلى قسم النقل بولاية مينيسوتا، كما أُعلن في 4 نوفمبر 2025. أجهزة ATR المستقلة ذات الحوسبة الطرفية تصنّف أنواع المركبات الشائعة باستخدام مخطط FHWA ذو 13 فئة دون الحاجة إلى المعالجة عبر السحابة. يُصمم iTHEIA المحمول للنشر قصير الأجل، ويسمح بالتركيب في أقل من 30 دقيقة، ويراقب ثلاث حارات، ويزيل sensors في الطريق، ويقلل من تعرّض العاملين لمخاطر الطريق. يُعتبر الطلب علامة فارقة في نشر Quarterhill لقطاع العامة ويهدف إلى تحسين دقة بيانات حركة المرور والسلامة لـ MnDOT.
- 15 portable iTHEIA units ordered by Minnesota DOT
- Classifies vehicles to the FHWA 13‑Class standard
- Setup under 30 minutes; monitors three lanes safely
- Order limited to 15 units (modest visible scale)
- No contract value or financial terms disclosed
- Quarterhill will supply 15 portable iTHEIA™ video-based AI traffic count and classification systems for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
- iTHEIA is a self-contained, non-intrusive traffic classifier that sets a new standard for safety, efficiency, and accuracy in traffic data collection.
TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill" or the "Company") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a global leader in providing intelligent transportation system solutions, announced today the award of a contract for the supply of iTHEIA™ AI Video Automatic Traffic Recorders ("ATR") for Minnesota DOT ("MnDOT").
Quarterhill's iTHEIA utilizes advanced AI to accurately count and classify all common vehicle types, including passenger cars, trucks, buses, RVs, and motorcycles. iTHEIA operates on a powerful edge computing platform, ensuring high accuracy and reliability without requiring internet connectivity. This provides a self-contained system that does not need cloud processing to classify but can be connected to a network for easy access to data if desired.
By using iTHEIA, transportation agencies like MnDOT can efficiently improve road safety and enhance traffic management. For these agencies, it is important that traffic data meets federal reporting requirements, and iTHEIA has been trained to classify vehicles according to the Federal Highway Administration's standard ("FHWA") 13-Class scheme.
The Portable iTHEIA system is intended for short-term deployments, providing a simple way to acquire data from multiple locations. iTHEIA eliminates the need for in-road sensors, reducing costs and enhancing safety as users never have to set foot on the road to set up and operate the system.
"iTHEIA is a game-changer for us," stated John Hackett from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. "Deploying this AI classifier device is fast and simple – setup in under 30 minutes – and it watches over three lanes of traffic without risk to our staff's safety on busy roads. The iTHEIA AI Classifier is the only way we can get FHWA 13 Class counts on some of our busy roadways."
"MnDOT's order for multiple portable iTHEIA units represents a significant milestone for Quarterhill," said Chuck Myers, CEO of Quarterhill. "It not only reinforces our commitment to revolutionizing traffic data using AI but also marks an exciting step forward in our partnership with the state. It signals to the industry and to our customers that we are setting the standard for safety, efficiency, and accuracy in traffic data collection."
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Quarterhill is a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry. Our goal is technology-driven global leadership in ITS, via organic growth of our tolling and enforcement businesses, and by continuing an acquisition-oriented investment strategy that capitalizes on attractive growth opportunities within ITS and its adjacent markets. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information: www.quarterhill.com.
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