Artificial intelligence will help Karaganda drivers to find free parking

Digital technologies and artificial intelligence are being actively introduced in the Karaganda region. A new project developed by IT specialists in the region will allow motorists to find free parking spaces using surveillance cameras and computer vision technology.

The development of digitalization and the implementation of the tasks set by the Head of State in his Address to the people of Kazakhstan were discussed at a meeting chaired by Akim of the region Ermaganbet Bulekpayev at Karaganda Technical University named after Abylkas Saginov.

– We are entering a new industrial stage, where technology and artificial intelligence are becoming the backbone of the economy. Digital twins, vision algorithms, and automation systems are already being used in our enterprises. These technologies make it possible to increase productivity, improve environmental performance and reduce costs, making the region's industry more sustainable and competitive," said the head of the region.

Karaganda Technical University named after Abylkas Saginov entered the national AI-Sana program.

The initiative aims to train specialists in artificial intelligence, data analysis, robotics, and digital manufacturing.

The meeting featured developments by scientists and students: drones for monitoring hydroelectric facilities,

systems for monitoring the technical condition of mine workings, mines and quarries, 3D printers,

smart solutions for cities, and much more.

Konstantin Ilnitsky, Head of the Department of Informatization, Public Services and Archives, spoke about the implementation of the Smart Region concept. Artificial intelligence helps to monitor the condition of roads, control traffic lights and inventory green spaces.

– We are working on a new project that will make life easier for motorists. The system uses city cameras to determine available parking spaces and transmits the data to navigation applications. During testing, it proved to be effective," Konstantin Ilnitsky explained.

He showed how it really works using the example of parking near the railway station.

Saule Sagintayeva, Rector of Abylkas Saginov Karaganda Technical University, spoke about the introduction of digital solutions into the educational process.

At the meeting, we listened to the position of an international expert. They also gave the floor to the student who presented his startup.

Following the meeting, the governor of the region instructed to develop a regional plan for the development of artificial intelligence and strengthen cooperation between science, business and industry.

Ermaganbet Bulekpayev also presented letters of thanks to the university staff for their contribution to the development of science.