In today’s world, where data collection is essential for optimising spaces and understanding visitor trends, privacy-preserving technologies have never been more crucial. Traditionally, camera-based sensors have been the preferred choice for advanced people counting, but overhead time-of-flight (ToF) counters are rapidly emerging as a superior alternative. These sensors deliver robust data collection while significantly enhancing privacy and security.

Although camera-based systems offer high accuracy and detailed analytics, they often raise concerns about individual surveillance. This can create discomfort among visitors and pose challenges in complying with privacy regulations such as GDPR.

Unlike cameras, our Overhead ToF People Counters operate on a fundamentally different principle. Instead of capturing visual images, they use near-infrared light reflection to produce low-resolution “heat maps.” This allows them to detect the presence and movement of individuals without recording identifiable features or personal details.

Discreetly installed in the ceiling and facing downward, our Overhead ToF People Counters precisely measure visitor traffic, maintaining high accuracy even in medium-traffic environments. Beyond basic in/out footfall counting, they also provide advanced analytics, such as differentiating between adults and children based on height, counting groups, and identifying staff members via unique lanyards.
We offer two sensor models: one with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) for combined data connectivity and power through a single cable, and another with integrated 4G connectivity for easy deployment without the need for network cabling.

When integrated with the EvolvePlus Cloud Dashboard, data from the people counters transforms into valuable insights, highlighting peak visitor times and occupancy levels across various settings, including retail stores, shopping centres, libraries, galleries, museums, offices, and commercial buildings.
For a detailed comparison of the Overhead ToF people counter and our other models, please visit the Features Comparison page or contact EvolvePlus to discuss your specific requirements.

EvolvePlus is expanding its range of Overhead People Counters with the introduction of the new Overhead Stereo Vision People Counter.

This entry-level model utilises advanced stereo vision technology to provide highly accurate people counting for a variety of settings, including shopping centres, public libraries, art galleries, retail stores and commercial buildings.

The sensor is discreetly mounted on the ceiling and faces downward, ensuring reliable counting even in busy, high-traffic environments. Beyond simple in/out footfall counting, it offers additional analytics, such as separate counts for adults and children (based on height), gender statistics, and the ability to identify staff wearing special lanyards.

The Overhead Stereo Vision People Counter uses Power over Ethernet (PoE+*, which combines both power and data transmission in a single cable. An optional 4G cellular model is also available for data connectivity via mobile broadband, as well as optional accessories to connect to your WiFi network.

EvolvePlus has released an Overhead ToF (Time of Flight) People Counter solution, which provides an additional choice across our Overhead People Counter range.

Our inexpensive entry-level Overhead ToF People Counter sensors are designed to be installed discreetly on the ceiling facing downwards to measure visitor traffic and provide highly accurate footfall counting in various medium traffic environments. It offers additional analytic features beyond in/out people counting, including separate traffic counts of adults & children based on height, as well as counting of staff members wearing unique lanyards.

The People Counter is equipped with advanced sensors that use near-infrared light reflection and AI to count visitors accurately. The sensor incorporates Power over Ethernet (PoE+), which combines data connectivity and power supply in a single cable.

Using our latest version of the EvolvePlus Cloud Dashboard, the footfall analytics derived from the People Counter data provide valuable insights into peak visitor traffic, venue occupancy, staffing needs, and optimal bathroom cleaning schedules across a wide range of environments, including commercial buildings, retail stores, libraries, galleries, museums, offices and shopping centres.

Compare the features of the Overhead ToF People Counter with other EvolvePlus People Counter models by visiting this handy comparison page, or contact EvolvePlus for more information.

Maintaining clean public toilets and other building facilities is essential for ensuring the health and safety for visitors. EvolvePlus people counters can help facility managers and cleaning contractors identify which restrooms require more attention than others.

By monitoring each bathroom's foot traffic and usage patterns, facility managers can identify which restrooms are used more frequently and require more frequent cleaning. This information can be used to allocate resources more effectively and ensure that the most heavily used restrooms receive the attention they need. The data collected by the EvolvePlus people counters can be used for strategic planning and decision-making, such as identifying trends and patterns in usage, assessing the impact of cleaning schedules, and forecasting future demand.

The EvolvePlus people counters can also help cleaning staff allocate their time and resources more efficiently. By tracking the number of people entering and exiting a toilet facility, the cleaning team can prioritise their tasks based on usage patterns. The EvolvePlus Cloud Dashboard can show that a bathroom is frequently used for short periods of time, so it may be more effective to clean the restroom more frequently but for shorter periods of time. This ensures that the bathroom is always clean and available for use, while minimising the amount of time and effort required to clean it. The EvolvePlus Dashboard can also be used to allocate resources more effectively and ensure that the most heavily used restrooms receive the attention they need.

Privacy is also important for organisations implementing the EvolvePlus people counters to ensure they remain compliant with the relevant GDPR and New Zealand data privacy regulations. Our horizontal wireless and overhead infrared models are ideal solutions to provide anonymous traffic monitoring without using cameras or capturing personal data.

Click here for more information on the different EvolvePlus people models, or contact EvolvePlus for more pricing and more information.