Discover the most exciting and innovative smart city solutions that are on the cutting edge.
Humans are, worldwide, becoming more city-based. According to the UN, 54% of the world’s population live in cities as of 2014. That’s expected to rise to 66% by 2050. Cities are going to have to undergo huge changes in order keep up. They’re going to have to get smarter.
Thankfully there some incredibly innovative smart city solutions to help us with that, and this blog will take you through some that we think are particularly remarkable.
Big data
The proliferation of big data has played a vital role in making smart cities feasible.
Collecting data sets on a city-wide scale allow you to spot trends within different areas, communities and demographics. Governors and officials can analyse this data and determine which areas would receive the most benefit from extra funding and upgrades to services and amenities.
Artificial intelligence
With the notable exception of “blockchain,” the hottest buzzword in the tech space n 2018 is “automation.” Automation using AI is having transformative effects on cities, from transportation and data analytics to entertainment and retail.
Artificial intelligence is particularly useful in analysing the big data sets collected in smart cities. After all, what good is data if it’s in too large a quantity to be understood by humans.
Transportation
Arguably the most remarkable example of automation being used in smart cities is the emerging trend of autonomous transportation.
As with other innovative smart city solutions, it’s going to take time until autonomous cars are fully accepted by most people. It’s likely we will see automation introduced in stages, so the public gets used to the idea more gradually. It’s looking likely that, in the not-so-distant future, self-driving transportation will be a vital part of our cities.
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Want to learn more about the future of transportation, retail and sustainability in smart cites? Check out our top 3 predictions for the future of smart cities.
Smart energy
Automation and artificial intelligence are also having a massive impact on the environmental credentials of smart cities. One of the most remarkably innovative smart city solutions currently being deployed are smart grids.
These grids employ artificial intelligence-powered energy management, which ensures that energy is used in the most efficient way possible. This results in massively reduced energy usage and significantly lowered costs.
Furthermore, as EcoMENA points out, smart grids are fantastic for facilitating renewable energy sources:
“A smart grid also facilitates switch from conventional energy to renewable energy. In case of having a source of renewable energy in the facility, the grid allows an easy access to integrate it into the grid. Smart grid permits greater penetration of highly variable renewable sources of energy, such as wind power and solar energy.”
Not only are smart grids an incredible achievement in machine learning and AI, they are also making cities more green.
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At LamasaTech we’re fascinated by the emergence of new and innovative smart city solutions. If you’re looking for the latest in smart city technology and innovations, look no further. Get in touch with a member of our expert team to arrange a consultation.
