New NSF-funded 91探花project will use smart sensors to fight hunger, reduce food waste, and increase food access
Seattle will soon pilot the first connected network of community food micro-pantries in the U.S., using smart sensors to track supply and demand. Led by the Urban Freight Lab at the 91探花, the project aims to predict food needs, reduce food waste, and ensure donations reach neighbors who need them most.
The 91探花has received a from the to scale and test this model. The multidisciplinary team from the University includes researchers from the Urban Freight Lab (UFL), Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering (Allen School), 91探花Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS), and the School of Public Health. These teams will work alongside civic partners Cascade Bicycle Club, the University District Food Bank, Sustainable Connections, and the Washington State Department of Health, as well as industry partner Ridwell.