The Seville Fair is synonymous with hustle and bustle, but sometimes the hustle and bustle turns into overcrowding. In the early hours of Saturday, the Local Police evicted a booth on Pascual Márquez Street after detecting that its capacity was exceeded. Officers counted 718 people inside, surpassing the permitted limit. The eviction was carried out without incident, although those responsible face a sanctioning procedure.
Capacity control systems: sensors and real-time data 📊
Current technology allows these overflows to be avoided through counting systems. Infrared sensors or cameras with artificial vision installed at doors can monitor the flow of people. These devices send data to a control panel that alerts when the limit is reached. Additionally, the use of mobile applications allows booth managers to see occupancy in real-time. Implementing these solutions reduces the risk of penalties and improves attendee safety.
The foolproof trick to measure if more people fit: the elbow 🤣
But let's be honest: at the Seville Fair, sensor technology competes with the traditional method of measuring by eye and by elbow. When the atmosphere is packed and someone shouts squeeze in, capacity becomes an elastic concept. The funny thing is that, with 718 souls inside, the booth didn't explode or warp. Who knows how many would have fit if the DJ had played some sevillanas instead of reggaeton.