At Buzzqube, we’re always looking for ways to connect people and businesses with exciting, meaningful work. So when our intern (also Angela’s daughter), an engineering student with a sharp eye for smart tech joined us this summer, we gave them the chance to dive into a product from one of our standout clients: Digiflec.
Digiflec is known for being at the cutting edge of LiDAR technology across the UK and Europe. One of their latest innovations is CiiM, and it made quite the impression on our intern…
As a student stepping into the world of tech, you expect to come across a lot of confusing acronyms. One of which is CiiM. However, unlike the majority, this particular acronym stuck with me. It solves a problem I’d never even thought about – how we understand space.
So, what is CiiM?
CiiM stands for ‘Connected Intelligence Infrastructure Monitoring’, which is a fancy way of saying that it analyses the usage of rooms and suggests how to make them more efficient.
Using LiDAR sensors (a type of 3D scanning technology) CiiM gathers real-time data about how people move through a space – whether it’s a busy train station, a university building, or a retail park.
I would love to have this technology readily available. It would be fantastic to enter the university library and not have to waste ten minutes finding a seat because CiiM can tell me where there’s space. Additionally, it’s able to evaluate which areas are consistently the busiest, so new tables can be moved to the most used areas to ensure availability.
An added bonus is that the tech is completely anonymous. The LiDAR sensors involved don’t collect any personal data. Similar to thermal imaging, they can see your movement, but not your face. Making it not only smart, but also ethical.
In a world where every app, website and shop loves to collect your personal data, I find myself looking for technology that doesn’t. CiiM provides a way to make buildings more efficient, sustainable, and people-friendly, all without invading anyone’s privacy.
CiiM might be a small acronym, but it can have a big impact. It’s definitely the kind of tech I’ll be keeping an eye on, and maybe even hope to work with one day!
Grace Rieu-Clarke, Business Intern, Buzzqube
From Buzzqube’s side, it’s been fantastic to watch our intern get hands-on insight into a product that blends engineering, data, and human-centred thinking. And for Digiflec, it’s a great example of how future talent sees the potential in their innovation.
If you wish to read more about CiiM, check out Digiflec’s website here: https://digiflec.com
