Croatia turns bus stops into AI-powered health stations
97% corrected posture during scans, showing instant behavioural impact.
Croatia has introduced a groundbreaking public health campaign that uses AI and interactive billboards to tackle undiagnosed spinal issues. The initiative, led by Croatia Poliklinika, has provided over 100,000 free posture screenings and reached nearly 78% of the country’s population.
By converting bus stops into makeshift health stations, the project enables passers-by to receive posture checks via AI-powered digital billboards. The system analyses spine alignment at eight points and offers instant feedback, encouraging users to seek specialist help through a QR code.
The campaign has sparked immediate behavioural change, with 97% of people adjusting their posture during the scan. Since its launch, Croatia has seen a 46% rise in preventive spine check-ups, turning passive advertising spaces into tools for public well-being.
Croatia Poliklinika, which operates nine clinics nationwide, says the project demonstrates how digital infrastructure can reshape healthcare accessibility. The success is being hailed as a model for how technology can redefine public health engagement in everyday spaces.
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