Products & Services

Flow is a holistic, open IoT platform for capturing and analyzing mobility data – developed for transport, retail, and high-traffic buildings and areas.
Whether people, vehicles, bicycles, or other mobile objects: Flow reliably captures and analyzes all road users and movement patterns – in real-time and at any location. From sensor technology to the server platform, data processing, analytics, and finished applications, Flow provides everything from a single source. Thanks to modern interfaces, Flow can be seamlessly integrated with existing systems and third-party solutions – quickly, flexibly, and without interrupting workflows.
Flow communicates with all marketable sensors and is completely protocol-independent. The platform is equally suitable for real-time applications as it is for the evaluation of historical and external datasets. Integrated algorithms enable reliable forecasts and virtual counts – even where no physical sensors are present.
Your benefits at a glance

• Capture of all moving objects: people, vehicles, bicycles, and more
• Open, manufacturer-independent architecture
• Real-time and historical data analysis in one platform
• Predictive capabilities through intelligent algorithms
• Easy integration into existing IT landscapes
• Scalable for single locations to complex networks

Flow integrates all leading sensor technologies into a unified platform. Depending on the requirement, environment, and accuracy demands, the optimal technology – or a combination thereof – is deployed.
Video & AI
Camera-based capture combined with AI-powered image analysis enables detailed behavioral evaluations: movement paths, dwell times, group formation, and queue lengths. Processing is anonymized and privacy-compliant directly on the device (edge computing). Areas of application: retail, shopping centers, trade fairs, train stations, public buildings, road traffic, public transport.
3D Sensors (Stereo Vision)
Stereovision sensors deliver highest counting accuracy – even with heavily overlapping movement flows and crowds. Depth perception reliably separates objects from each other and captures them individually. Use cases: Retail, shopping centers, train stations, events, public transport.
LIDAR
LiDAR sensors capture spaces and movements using laser pulses in high-resolution 3D point clouds. The technology works independently of light, detects objects with centimeter accuracy, and classifies them reliably – whether pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles. Areas of application: train stations, airports, tunnels, major traffic hubs.
RADAR
Radar-based sensors detect objects over long distances and under the most difficult conditions – rain, fog, darkness. They deliver speed, direction, and object class in real-time. Areas of application: road traffic, outdoor facilities, parking facilities, perimeter protection.

All sensors communicate with the Flow platform independently of the protocol. Existing sensor infrastructures can be seamlessly integrated – regardless of manufacturer or data format.

Reporting reimagined. Future-proof, intuitive.
Our solution turns data into clear, understandable insights: Customizable dashboards show real-time trends at a glance and provide well-founded analyses for better decisions.

The platform offers maximum security thanks to ISO 27001-certified infrastructure and GDPR compliance. Single Sign-On enables seamless access, and the mobile-optimized interface makes reporting and monitoring available anytime, anywhere. Additional features such as operating hours management and sensor monitoring support you in centrally and efficiently managing all relevant information.

The Crowd Monitor automatically regulates the flow of customers wherever capacity bottlenecks can arise - whether in stores, on platforms, in restaurants or at stations. Personnel costs are eliminated and the risk of infection between customers and staff is reduced. As the level measurement data is recorded and always accessible, it provides official proof of safety and compliance with legal standards.

SMARTEQMAX maps your entire process for maintaining technical systems and equipment. The process begins with the planning and project design of systems, includes operation, maintenance, and repair throughout their lifecycle, and ends with the targeted replacement of the system. The core focus is always on technical availability. Through its functionality, the web application SMARTEQMAX supports management in strategic decisions as well as operations, which must ensure the availability of infrastructure and the implementation of strategic objectives in daily work. ASTRA relies on Smarteqmax for the operation and safety equipment on national roads.

Data Science with a Clear Business Focus

Our data science consulting helps companies leverage data strategically for better decision-making. We focus on specific questions, measurable benefits, and realistic implementation – not theoretical analyses without practical relevance.

We analyze existing data sources, assess data quality, and identify relevant KPIs and use cases. Based on this, we develop statistical models, forecasts, and machine learning approaches that deliver real added value and are aligned with operational requirements.

From analysis to productive solution

A central component of our consulting is the deployment of data science results into productive systems. Through close integration with software engineering and our AI pipeline expertise, we ensure that models do not remain isolated but can be operated, integrated, and further developed in a scalable manner.

Our approach is practical, iterative, and transparent. This is how Data Science is created, delivering not only insights but also sustainable foundations for data-driven processes and strategic decisions.

ASE creates the foundation for pioneering infrastructure and mobility solutions with precision, data-driven insights, and economic efficiency. By simulating traffic and people flows, we make complex processes in transport hubs, retail environments, and at major events visible and predictable. We combine proprietary and public data sources to model realistic scenarios and reliably forecast developments. This allows our clients to identify opportunities, bottlenecks, and chances for optimized routing, enhanced user experience, and efficient operational processes early on. Robust spatial models and state-of-the-art analytical methods enable reliable decision-making – from strategic planning and construction implementation to operational management. As experienced partners, we develop sustainable, long-lasting infrastructure solutions, understand regulatory requirements, and provide consulting throughout the entire project cycle. In doing so, we support our clients in making their locations more efficient, safer, and more attractive.

We support companies in thoroughly understanding their business processes and translating the resulting requirements into perfectly tailored software solutions. Through systematic analysis, we identify needs, potentials, and optimization opportunities—from process recording and requirements definition to implementation support. Through systematic analysis, we not only capture existing workflows but also identify optimization potentials, risks, and opportunities for your company. This includes recording and documenting processes, analyzing interfaces between departments and systems, and defining clear functional and non-functional requirements. This ensures that your software operates efficiently, offers real added value to users, and optimally supports your business in the long term.

Implementing a mobility data system is complex – from sensor placement and network infrastructure to integration into existing IT landscapes. Flow guides clients through the entire process, from initial conception to productive operation.
Requirements Analysis & System Design
Every project begins with a structured requirements analysis. Based on site conditions, measurement objectives, and existing infrastructure, the optimal system architecture is defined – including sensor selection, coverage planning, and data flow concept. Where necessary, simulations and digital twins are used to validate measurement fields before installation.
Integration & Interfaces
Flow is designed as an open system. Standardized APIs and protocols such as MQTT, REST, and OPC-UA enable seamless integration with existing systems – ERP, Building Management, traffic control systems, or business intelligence platforms. Manufacturer-specific sensor protocols are abstracted, allowing heterogeneous sensor landscapes to be managed uniformly.
Project planning & commissioning
The technical implementation follows proven engineering standards. Sensor installation, network configuration, platform setup, and system validation are carried out in a coordinated manner, with clearly defined milestones and acceptance tests. Existing infrastructures such as cameras or counting systems will be integrated into the new system where possible.
Operations & Support
After commissioning, structured monitoring ensures continuous system availability. Remote diagnostics, automated error notifications, and regular system updates guarantee stable operation – with defined SLAs and direct access to the engineering team.

Consulting and implementation along the entire AI value chain

We support our clients end-to-end in implementing their AI initiatives – from the initial idea to productive deployment. As part of our services, we assist with the conception of AI pipelines, the selection of suitable technologies, as well as with the training, validation, and optimization of models.

Our focus is on implementing AI projects in a plannable, transparent, and sustainable manner. Through our experience in production environments, we help minimize risks early on and create the foundation for stable operations, continuous development, and measurable results.

User-centric Analytics from an Engineering Perspective

Our expertise in self-service analytics lies in connecting software engineering, data comprehension, and user guidance. We know that the added value of analytics isn't in the volume of data, but in clear interpretation and comparability.

We support our customers in defining meaningful KPIs, comparison models, and data logic, and implement them into high-performing, intuitive analytics solutions. In doing so, we consider different user roles, granularities, and real-time requirements.

Our Approach:
Self-service doesn't mean unlimited freedom, but rather strategically designed transparency. This is how analytics solutions are created that are used in everyday life, foster acceptance, and support sustainable decisions – especially in complex, cross-location environments.

Targeted tools for daily operations

We develop customized tools that support, simplify, and make operational processes transparent. Our applications are product-oriented, ready for use, and precisely tailored to our customers' requirements.

The tools integrate seamlessly into existing system landscapes or can be embedded directly into existing applications. Clear user interfaces, role-based functions, and high operational reliability ensure that the solutions are accepted and used sustainably in everyday life.

Our focus is on efficiency, maintainability, and scalability – so that tools not only help in the short term but also create long-term value.