According to the United Nations, by the year 2050, 80% of the world will be living in urban areas. The equivalent of seven Manhattan size cities will be built each year until 2050. For these cities to thrive they must use smart technology to its fullest. Let’s take a look at what’s available now and what’s coming down the pipe.
1. Home automation
2. Water recycle and conservation
3. Parking analysis
4. Transportation sensors
5. Smart Grid
6. Solar energy
7. Urban wind turbines
8. LED lighting
9. Smart thermostats
10. Vertical farming
The Coming Soon technologies
11. NFC technology.
12. Facial recognition security surveillance
13. Peak usage levels and smart meters
14. Healthcare technology
15. High-tech bike sharing
16. Tintable smart glass
17. Fuel cell technology
18. Space saving folding vehicles
19. Language barrier breakdown