Dynamic lighting and directional sound that guide passengers clearly, even when stations can’t.
Designed to cut through the noise of busy transport environments and improve passenger flow, safety, and decision-making.
The Challenge
Stations Are Overloaded Environments
Modern stations are complex sensory environments. Passengers must navigate:
- Visual signage
- Public announcements
- Advertising
- Crowds and movement
- Time pressure and uncertainty
In this environment, important information is often missed. Passengers hesitate, or move inefficiently through stations.
This can lead to:
- Congestion at key pinch points
- Reduced safety in busy areas
- Increased staff intervention
- Poor passenger experience
The Approach
Targeted Messaging That Cuts Through the Noise
AlightHear combines dynamic lighting and directional sound to deliver clear guidance exactly where passengers need it.
Instead of relying solely on static or digital signage, the system uses environmental cues that passengers naturally respond to.
These cues can:
- Guide passenger movement
- Highlight important messages
- Support wayfinding
- Reduce hesitation and confusion
- Improve flow through crowded spaces
The result is clearer communication and calmer passenger behaviour in busy environments.
HOW IT WORKS
Three Core Technologies
AlightHear integrates three complementary hardware systems:
Motion Projectors
Projected lighting cues on floors or surfaces create intuitive visual guidance for passengers moving through a space.
These visual signals can:
- Highlight routes
- Direct passenger flow
- Draw attention to specific areas
Directional Audio
Gobo Spotlights
Why It Works
Behavioural Design for Transport Environments
Deployment Built for Live Rail Environments
RASIC has developed working prototypes of AlightHear and is working with industry partners to deploy the system in live passenger environments.
- The system is designed to integrate into existing station infrastructure and can be tested, refined, and scaled based on operational needs
Applications
Explore AlightHear
If you are interested in trialling AlightHear in a live station environment or learning more about the system:
