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Welcome to the McMatcher Homepage where you can learn more about this technology and how we undertake research.
What is McMatcher?
The McMatcher is a device which can detect the flow of pedestrians through complex built environments. The McMatcher uses wireless signals from Bluetooth devices to collect pedestrian flow data.
Why do we Need McMatcher?
Understanding how people move through environments can help improve urban design, crowd management, accessibility and safety.
Why is McMatcher Useful?
In the past people movements have been understood by observation, survey and use of CCTV. These methods, while useful, have limitations. They can be prone to error, are often labour intensive and can be expensive.