What is RWI Synthetics?
RWI Synthetics is all about augmented intelligence futures you can see, design and de-risk; accelerating resilient, equitable, sustainable futures. The project offers a unique insight into modeling complex systems in real time, giving decision-makers a live, at-scale 3D Synthetic Model that brings together people, technologies, systems, and futures. From the “2025 RWI NRC IRAP Connected Care Press Release” to events such as the Smart Cities Expo World Congress and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta Conference, RWI Synthetics is paving the way for innovative solutions that are not only engaging but also incredibly practical. It’s a hyper-localized future lab that provides a collaborative proving ground, making the emerging intersections visible and actionable, so planning for tomorrow becomes clearer… and that is just the beginning.
Main Benefit
The benefits are clear and robust. Some key figures and facts include:
- Augmented intelligence futures designed for equitable, resilient, and sustainable progress.
- Live, at-scale 3D Synthetic Models used to scale global targeted media systems.
- Practical applications in designing new buildings, public transportation, and even intelligent disaster response systems for earthquakes.
- Real-world events like NOV 4-6 Smart Cities Expo World Congress, NOV 17-20 Rural Municipalities of Alberta Conference, and NOV 20-22 Meet Taipei Startup Festival.
- Insights that drive safer and more sustainable infrastructure while tackling complex investment challenges.
Synthetic Modeling Projects
In the real-world operations, various synthetic modeling projects deliver value across multiple sectors. Projects like FIRE EGRESS have been instrumental in addressing the increasing risks of urban wildfires by modeling egress and evacuation scenarios to determine the most efficient escape routes. Similarly, the award-winning work with the United Way Alberta Capital Region quantified the future impacts and “return on investment” from the All in for Youth student and family support programming. Other initiatives, such as the logistics project, have road mapped the challenges and opportunities to develop the Edmonton Metropolitan Region into an international transportation hub and inland port. And let’s not forget HYDROGEN FIRST RESPONDERS, where the analytical data and Synthetic Twins are driving insights into risks that help prepare Alberta for the safe and informed deployment of hydrogen. Each of these projects demonstrates a tangible application of synthetic modeling in reimagining and transforming urban environments.
Collaborative Platform and Mission
The mission is crystal clear: ARCHITECTING BETTER FUTURES FOR EVERYONE. The RWI Synthetic Modelling platform is crafted to be a collaborative, extensible proving ground—a dynamic space where decision-makers and subject matter experts converge. With contributions spanning people, economics, technologies, policies, sustainability, utilities, and transportation infrastructure, the platform creates interconnected models that empower innovative decisions on urban futures. The platform’s ability to support real-time decision-making, fundraising confidence, and investment problem-solving showcases an advanced use of synthetic intelligence and synthetic environments.
Real World Applications
DECISION-MAKERS NEED TO SEE THEIR FUTURES… and with RWI Synthetics, they do exactly that. By enabling decision-makers to navigate complex issues in their own live environments, the platform has supported global live targeted media systems, informed new designs of buildings and public infrastructure, and even played a role in the testing of intelligent response systems for natural disasters. Each Synthetic Model vividly illustrates the emergent intersections between humans, technologies, systems, and forecasting futures. This hands-on approach allows critical stakeholders to plan and act with certainty, based on quantified information that is both engaging and practical. It’s all about making the future less of a guessing game.
Diverse Applications & Industry Engagement
Beyond the immediate technological sophistication, RWI Synthetics brings together industry partners, researchers, and subject matter experts who collaborate to contribute an ever-expanding library of models. This collaborative platform supports iterative testing and validation, ensuring that every model uploaded integrates with the expertise of others. This, in turn, gives life to a versatile tool that not only quantifies impacts but also drives continuous innovation across sectors. Whether it is managing energy grids as consumers shift towards electric vehicles and solar panels, or planning the evacuation pathways in disaster-prone areas, the practical applications remain as expansive as they are crucial for future urban planning.
Project Impact and SDGs
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – by scaling new designs in urban planning and transportation infrastructure.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – through advanced synthetic modeling for safer, more equitable urban environments.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – by enhancing the resilience of communities facing natural disasters.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – via programs like the United Way partnership, ensuring benefits extend to all communities.
Looking Ahead
The journey with RWI Synthetics is set to redefine how the future is both envisioned and engineered. Looking ahead, the extensive experience in expanding applications — from rural connected care interventions to emergency infrastructure planning — highlights the invaluable role synthetic models play in decision-making. The collaborative, forward-thinking approach underscores a commitment to not just meeting today’s challenges, but to also fully preparing urban landscapes for what lies ahead. With diverse events, dynamic project applications, and a platform built on collective expertise, RWI Synthetics is clearly positioned to influence the road map for future innovations in real-world applications. In essence, the ambition is to continually transform complex, critical issues into opportunities, ensuring that every step forward is as informed and dynamic as the world is evolving.
