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    Significance of IoT in Smart Cities

    Cities, large or small, are becoming more highly populated with the increase of urbanisation.  

    Significance of IoT in Smart Cities

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    Apac CIOOutlook | Monday, July 17, 2023

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    Smart infrastructure is a critical component of creating a smart city. This includes using IoT and sensors to use technology intelligently, which can save city energy and money.

    FREMONT, CA: Cities, large or small, are becoming more highly populated with the increase of urbanisation. Municipalities are using cutting-edge city solutions, like the Internet of Things, to handle traffic congestion, sanitation, waste management, environmental deterioration, and rising energy usage (IoT). Urban living is becoming safer and more convenient as IoT-based smart city solutions are implemented. A city's infrastructure and public utility services are being improved. The potential of IoT technology will be examined in this article along with real-world examples of IoT in smart cities, potential advantages, and more.

    The implementation of sustainable development initiatives addressing growing urbanisation issues is heavily reliant on the ICT framework (Information and Communication Technologies). It uses IoT devices such as connected sensors, lights, and metres to collect and analyse data. Citizens interact with smart city solutions via smartphones, connected vehicles, and their homes. Smart cities are intended to use technology and data to improve citizens' quality of life, increase sustainability, and streamline the delivery of essential services.

    Why IoT is Needed for Smart Cities?

    Economic Development

    By attracting new businesses and creating new jobs, they vitalise economic development. Also, they can increase the effectiveness of already-existing firms, which could support the development of the local economy. In general, smart cities are a way to build more livable, sustainable, and productive cities that can satisfy residents' requirements both now and in the future.

    Increased Sustainability

    By reducing energy consumption, promoting renewable energy sources, and minimizing waste, smart cities are designed to be more sustainable. Besides, this can help in restoring climate change’s effects and make cities more resilient.

    Better Resource Management

    To optimize resources such as transportation, energy, and water, they use technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and big data analytics which can eventually lead to cost, savings, increased efficiency, and reduced waste.

    Improved Quality of Life

    In a number of ways, they enhance inhabitants' quality of life. For instance, they can make better healthcare, educational, and public safety services using data and technology. Also, they can facilitate residents' access to information and involvement in civic affairs.

    Benefits of IoT in Smart Cities

    IoT-based smart cities make efficient living and working environments possible by combining the usage of apps, connected systems, buildings, gadgets, and more.

    Enhanced Public Safety: IoT-enabled sensors and cameras can help improve public safety by detecting potential security threats, tracking criminal activity, and monitoring emergency response times.

    Improved Infrastructure Management: IoT technology can be used to monitor and manage the city's infrastructure, such as bridges, roads, and buildings. This can help identify maintenance needs, reduce downtime, and improve overall safety.

    Health and Wellness: In order to develop policies that improve citizens’ health, IoT can be used to monitor air quality, detect environmental obstacles, and track health trends, providing valuable data for public health officials.

    Enhance Citizen Engagement: Increased participation of citizens in city planning, input on urban services, and real-time issue reporting are all possible due to IoT-enabled platforms.

    Energy Efficiency: IoT technology makes it possible to monitor and manage how much energy is used in buildings and public areas, cutting down on waste and lowering expenses.

    Improved Waste Management: IoT sensors may be used to streamline waste collection routes, saving costs and reducing the environmental impact of rubbish collection.

    Real-world Applications of IoT in Smart Cities

    The Internet of Things (IoT) has been widely adopted in smart cities. It contributes to increased productivity, cost savings, and better living conditions for locals. It gathers real-time data for later analysis using IoT-powered devices including connected Bluetooth sensors, RFID tags, and metres. The communities may enhance services, public utilities, infrastructure, and more by using this data. For instance:

     Public Transport

    To analyse and identify patterns of using public transport, traffic operators can use the data from sensors embedded in multiple sources. By reducing wait times and boosting the travelling experience for residents, this data assists in achieving a standardised level of safety and timeliness.

    Environmental Well-being

    Municipalities can remotely monitor environmental conditions with the help of IoT-powered systems. In order to monitor the quality of water grids and send alerts in the event of leaks or changes to the chemical composition of the water, for instance, sensors are attached to the grids. The same technique is used to gauge air quality in places where pollution is a problem and is essential for suggesting remedies to improve air quality.

    Waste Management

    Waste collection operators use IoT-powered solutions to track waste levels, fuel consumption, and container usage in real-time to optimise collection schedules and routes. To track the level of fill and improve waste collection routes, IoT sensors can be installed in garbage cans and recycling bins, lowering expenses and having a smaller negative impact on the environment. Every container has a sensor built in that keeps track of garbage levels. A mobile app instantly notifies the truck driver when a container is getting close to the threshold level, allowing him to empty a full container rather than a half-filled one.

    Public Safety

    In order to monitor potential security risks like suspicious activity or unattended luggage, IoT-enabled cameras and sensors can be deployed in public areas. Analytics, real-time tracking, and decision-making capabilities are included into IoT-enabled solutions. Predicting prospective crime situations involves analysing data from social media feeds, CCTV cameras, and audio sensors placed throughout the city. This can help law enforcement agencies resposnd quickly and effectively to potential threats.

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