Although the average citizen is probably unaware of the extent to which urban noise pollution adversely affects their wellbeing, cities can and are taking action with smart initiatives and solutions, such as Sampols.

Using noise data to better engage with the community when there are noise complaints is extremely important to our overall goal of not being seen, heard, or smelled. We hope to use Sampols not just for monitoring purposes, but also for predictive maintenance, where abnormal sounds can be detected from machines that need attention before a severe noise nuisance occurs or to prevent damage to facility equipment.

With Sampols, it feels like you suddenly have technicians everywhere with sound level meters everywhere. We get instant measurements all across the city and are able to follow the noise levels 24 hours a day over several months.