Ampetronic completes Auri installation at Temple Meads station

Auri is a complete assistance system based on Auracast streaming audio, developed by Ampetronic y Listen Technologies. The installation carried out at this Bristol station represents the first integration in a public transport environment.

In the Bristol Temple Meads station (England) Auri installation is complete, powered by Ampetronic and Listen Technologies.

Connected Places Catapult selected Ampetronic to trial Auri at Bristol's Temple Meads station as part of the program Station Innovation Zone . Developed in collaboration with Network Rail with the support of Innovate UK, The program seeks to reduce barriers to innovation and serves as a showcase where rail technology buyers and investors can collaborate to shape the stations of the future..

Ampetronic has installed ten Auri transmitters at the station to cover high traffic areas, like the platforms 9 a 12, the pedestrian zone of the subway and the ticket office. It has also conducted live system testing that validated consistency of coverage and performance in all designated areas..

Passengers in these areas of the station with devices enabled for Auracast, like headphones, headphones, helmets and smartphones, can access live audio streams from the public address system from the station, including safety announcements, service updates and travel information.

Auri increases access to clear audio and makes it easier to navigate a busy transit center. Auracast transmissions allow you to hear information directly in your ears, which improves speech intelligibility. This facility is expected to benefit passengers with hearing loss who use hearing aids., cochlear implants or Auracast-compatible headphones.

Also benefits people with neurodivergence and those who have difficulty in noisy environments. Besides, Auri is useful for passengers whose native language is not English or who do not use trains frequently and require clear, personalized information to navigate the station.

Ampetronic has commissioned the RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) Conducting extensive user testing at Bristol's Temple Meads station to evaluate the effectiveness of the Auri system, the type of information it should transmit and the improvements that could be implemented to access the technology. Besides, will evaluate its interoperability with existing systems.

“The first reactions from passengers who have tried the Auri system at Bristol Temple Meads station have been extremely encouraging”, states Jonathon Hoskin, Ampetronic business development manager. “We are looking forward to more passengers trying Auri and hope they find it useful when getting around the station. “We want everyone to have access to clear audio so they have a safe and enjoyable trip.”.

Hoskin added that evaluation has always been an important component of this project. “The feedback and insights we gather from this Auri trial at Bristol Temple Meads station can help improve accessibility.”, passenger experience and operational efficiency here in Bristol and within the wider public transport industry”.

Ampetronic will be holding demonstrations of Auri at Bristol Temple Meads station for passengers and organizations interested in learning more about how to implement the system in rail and wider public transport environments to make them more accessible and easier to use..

Developed by Ampetronic and Listen

Ampetronic has developed Auri with its strategic partner Listen Technologies . They designed it so venues and end users could adopt Auracast streaming audio technology., a new Bluetooth low energy audio standard, for assisted listening. System addresses audio accessibility challenges in public spaces such as transportation hubs and train stations.

Auri transmitters deliver high quality, low latency multi-channel audio to an unlimited number of Auracast compatible consumer devices. When implemented in venues, End users can access audio through their personal devices . It is transmitted directly to your ears and ambient noise is filtered for greater clarity.

Complete Auri system includes transmitters, receivers, docking stations, Manager software and a line of accessories. When combined with signage and inductive collars, The system meets global assisted listening requirements.