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Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries
Abstract
Accidents encountered during childhood play remain a significant public-health concern for families and society. According to the World Health Organization, falls, burns, poisonings and similar incidents rank among the leading causes of injury and death in children. The situation is no different in Türkiye: one-quarter of all deaths in the 1–4 age group are accident-related; only 25 % of these fatalities involve traffic, while the remainder stem largely from falls, drowning, burns and other incidents that occur at home or in play areas. These figures clearly demonstrate the need to create environments where children can grow up safely. This review examines the age groups and settings in which accidents most frequently occur and discusses the predominant injury types in light of national data. It further emphasises that planning public spaces such as parks and streets with a “child-friendly” mindset could prevent a substantial share of these incidents. Practical benefits of AI-assisted design tools—including the ability to simulate safety tests for playground equipment, rapidly identify high-risk zones and flag maintenance requirements in a timely manner—are also explored. In conclusion, employing technology as a supportive tool while placing children’s needs at the centre of urban design offers a powerful strategy for reducing accident-related injuries and fatalities.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Land Use and Environmental Planning
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
July 31, 2025
Submission Date
July 10, 2025
Acceptance Date
July 26, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 1 Number: 2
APA
Sözen, B., & Sözen, M. Ş. (2025). Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries. Kentsel Ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE, 1(2), 22-35. https://izlik.org/JA53WK66SN
AMA
1.Sözen B, Sözen MŞ. Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries. Kentsel ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE. 2025;1(2):22-35. https://izlik.org/JA53WK66SN
Chicago
Sözen, Begüm, and Mehmet Şevki Sözen. 2025. “Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries”. Kentsel Ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE 1 (2): 22-35. https://izlik.org/JA53WK66SN.
EndNote
Sözen B, Sözen MŞ (July 1, 2025) Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries. Kentsel ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE 1 2 22–35.
IEEE
[1]B. Sözen and M. Ş. Sözen, “Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries”, Kentsel ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE, vol. 1, no. 2, pp. 22–35, July 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA53WK66SN
ISNAD
Sözen, Begüm - Sözen, Mehmet Şevki. “Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries”. Kentsel ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE 1/2 (July 1, 2025): 22-35. https://izlik.org/JA53WK66SN.
JAMA
1.Sözen B, Sözen MŞ. Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries. Kentsel ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE. 2025;1:22–35.
MLA
Sözen, Begüm, and Mehmet Şevki Sözen. “Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries”. Kentsel Ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE, vol. 1, no. 2, July 2025, pp. 22-35, https://izlik.org/JA53WK66SN.
Vancouver
1.Begüm Sözen, Mehmet Şevki Sözen. Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Playground Design for the Prevention of Childhood Physical Injuries. Kentsel ve Yapılı Çevrede Çocuk Araştırmaları Dergisi - J-CUBE [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 1;1(2):22-35. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA53WK66SN