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Overview
Abbeycroft, a UK-based not-for-profit social enterprise, is pioneering pool safety and efficiency with the adoption of advanced AI-driven lifeguard technology. By installing the Lynxight system at the Mildenhall Hub leisure centre, Abbeycroft has taken a significant step toward integrating innovative solutions into pool operations. This initiative reflects their commitment to enhancing swimmer safety while streamlining operations. The technology has been warmly embraced by lifeguards, who value its support in their critical safety role, and has received positive feedback from swimmers, who feel reassured by the added protection.
“It gives an additional layer of safety for our swimmers. It’s like having a secondary lifeguard on hand. Our lifeguards are our primary response team, but this system backs them up.”
Julie Hughes, Lynxight Champion, Abbeycroft
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Points
of interest
The Lynxight system uses overhead cameras and AI to monitor swimmer behaviour.
Lifeguards wear a waterproof smartwatch that provides real-time, colourcoded
– Orange alert: overcrowding– Understanding body orientation in water
– Yellow alert: potential swimmer distress
– Red alert: serious incident requiring immediate attention
The system also tracks pool usage, providing data to help optimise
schedules and enhance the swimmer experience.
“The system ensures not only a safer, more enjoyable experience but also demonstrates a shared commitment to supporting facilities that enrich health, wellbeing and thriving communities.”
Cllr Victor Lukaniuk, Deputy Leader, West Suffolk Council
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Conclusions
The successful implementation of Lynxight technology at Abbeycroft’s Mildenhall Hub demonstrates how AI can revolutionize pool safety and management. By integrating advanced technology with lifeguard practices, Abbeycroft improved swimmer safety, engaged staff and gained valuable operational insights. These principles can transform the swimming pool sector, enabling facilities of all sizes to enhance safety, optimize resources and improve user experiences. Abbeycroft’s success highlights how even small organizations can set new safety standards, fostering innovation and trust within communities and the swimming pool industry.
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