Abu Dhabi airport walkway provides power through footsteps Goal Optimize energy costs Project Abu Dhabi International Airport has launched an interactive walkway, in the passages between terminals, that stores energy and data about the movements of passengers. The technology is based on the conversion of kinetic energy into electricity. The flooring consists of electromagnetic generators […]
PIONEERS
People who, at different periods of history, have explored new territories and discovered new knowledge.
Smart City Pioneers refer to individuals, organizations, or groups that are actively involved in the development and implementation of smart city solutions.
Smart City Pioneers can include a wide range of stakeholders, such as city officials, urban planners, technology companies, researchers, and community organizations, among others. These pioneers work together to design and deploy innovative solutions that address complex urban challenges, such as transportation, energy, public safety, and environmental sustainability.
Smart City Pioneers are at the forefront of the smart city movement, and they play a critical role in shaping the future of urban development. They are responsible for identifying key challenges and opportunities, exploring new technologies and data-driven solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement innovative solutions that improve quality of life and promote sustainability.
Overall, Smart City Pioneers are essential for the development of smart cities, as they bring together different perspectives, expertise, and resources to design and implement solutions that benefit all citizens. By working together, Smart City Pioneers can create more livable, sustainable, and resilient cities that respond to the needs of their inhabitants.
A network of multifunctional street postal terminals Goal Improvement of the process of goods delivery and receipt Project Helsinki The Finnish government and the Finnish technology company Agora Networks plan to install a network of 200 smart postal terminals (digital kiosks) in all cities by the end of 2019. The postal terminals will not only […]
Goal To monitor the physical condition of people Project Developed by local startup KaHa and textile company Tex Line, with support from the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A* STAR), the smart T-shirts, which connect to an app on a smartphone, detect heart disorders and track and record physical fitness data such as heart […]
Air pollution filtration systems in nurseries Goal To reduce children’s exposure to toxic air pollution Project In some of London’s most polluted areas, 20 nurseries have been chosen to carry out new air quality checks. The inspections will help determine what measures are needed to reduce children’s exposure to air pollution. As a result of […]
The new format of acute care clinics’ medical care Goal Results Accelerate patient care and alleviate the burden on public hospital emergency departments Project The City has opened the first ExpressCare urgent care clinics, which will provide convenient and quick access to care for non-life-threatening conditions. The new format clinics will provide surgical treatment for […]
The animal registration with a built-in chip Goal Decrease in abandoned and lost pets Project New pet registration system which uses implantable microchips to help people to find owners quickly if their pets are abandoned or lost. For a fee of W10,000 at one of ~900 pet clinics, citizens can register their pets with implanted […]
Identity verification app Goal Large-scale automation of the service delivery process and digitization of residents’ data UAE Pass Project UAE residents can now go through digital identification, which will give them access to government services and online transactions. By creating an account with UAE Pass and downloading the app, residents will be able to log […]
The vehicle environment through the center’s electric vehicle test area Goal To improve the city’s transportation mobility Project The city, along with Phillips subsidiary NXP Semiconductors, is going to deploy a test-connected environment for smart electric vehicles, where drivers will be able to test smart transportation infrastructure technologies infrastructure. At the moment, the city’s key […]
Launch of the Smart 911 service Goal To create a service to help in emergencies situations Project Smart 911 is a service that allows you to provide personal, medical, or situational information when you call emergency services to help in an emergency. Smart 911 is available to all Chicagoans. Smart 911 allows citizens to create […]
Online driving license application Goal To simplify the procedure of applying for a driver’s license Project The Singapore government has simplified the procedure for obtaining a driver’s license. You can apply for and receive your license online at police.gov.sg/e-services or through the Police@SG mobile app. It is necessary to log in to the national SingPass […]