Smart mobility solutions are becoming a common part of many metropolitan cities. Urban areas face a heavy traffic problem, which contributes to pollution, wasted commute time, and fatality risks. As a result, many transportation alternatives have emerged. One example of smart mobility is on-demand ride-sharing services. Such services help reduce emissions and traffic congestion. Driverless cars, for example, are a great way to reduce traffic and emissions, but how do they work?
IoT
With the increasing integration of city infrastructure, the way in which people move around cities has changed significantly. New IoT architectures are enabling a variety of new applications. In this article, we’ll explore the requirements of smart mobility solutions and describe the logical separation of local computation and cloud elaboration. We’ll also highlight a major building block of an IoT solution and discuss its benefits. Read on to learn more.
One example of an IoT application for smart cities in the development of traffic light management systems. Traffic lights connected to sensors are controlled by a system that calculates when a group of cars will arrive at a traffic light. When that happens, the next traffic light will turn green, allowing the group of cars to move on. Another example is the implementation of smart gate systems. The city of Irvine, California, developed a traffic light management system that allows traffic lights to change to green before a group of cars arrives at the intersection.
For retailers, IoT has numerous applications for connected consumers, supply chains, and smart stores. The latter enables businesses to monitor sales opportunities in real-time and identify missed in-store sales. In addition, IoT brings supply and demand planning to the next level. Agricultural applications include climate change monitoring and livestock monitoring. By connecting these devices to a central application, businesses can analyze data in real-time and plan their next moves.
Smart cities can benefit from IoT-based mobile applications, through route optimization. Smart cities can offer emergency services such as traffic alerts and automatic street lighting. Additionally, smart cities can make street lamp maintenance more efficient and cost-effective. The lighting schedule can be adjusted according to each zone for optimal lighting. The city’s streets will have a brighter and more convenient environment. These IoT-powered applications are the foundation of the future of mobile applications.
Artificial Intelligence
AI-based smart mobility solutions are a boon for both public and private stakeholders. Cities can use the data generated by AI to better plan their transportation systems and reduce energy costs. Meanwhile, users can save time and energy commuting to and from work. Smart navigation systems can also improve the quality of services and help manage traffic congestion. And the technology can improve public services such as packing and delivery. But what exactly are the benefits of AI-based smart mobility solutions?
For instance, organizations using AI-based smart mobility solutions should take into consideration their transparency obligations. Enhancing transparency may involve putting signs and symbols around the city’s landscape and reviewing privacy notices. To protect consumer privacy, organizations must have a lawful basis for processing personal data. This processing must be justified by public interest and documented internally and made publicly available. A data controller should also ensure that its data processing activities do not breach privacy laws.
Cities can use AI-based smart mobility solutions to improve public transit and cab services. Furthermore, AI-enabled drones can monitor inner cities and other concerned areas. These drones have in-built cameras that provide real-time visuals. This information allows administration departments to take action in time. AI is becoming an increasingly important part of transportation solutions. So what’s next? The future is here, and cities need to prepare for it.
The potential for AI in the mobility industry is limitless. Already, the tech is in use in our daily lives – from influencing traffic flow based on particulate emissions to using social media platforms to display relevant ads. According to Keith McCabe, CEO of Simplifai Systems, AI is already used in smart mobility solutions multiple times. The idea of machines thinking for themselves is exciting, and the future of AI in smart mobility solutions is bright.
Big Data
With the advent of the Internet of Things (IoT), businesses and governments are turning to big data analytics to drive the development of smart mobility solutions. By analyzing massive amounts of data from multiple sources, these technologies can provide valuable insights to make cities more sustainable. In addition to providing new opportunities to enhance transportation and the customer experience, big data also allows cities to improve crime reduction and water and electricity systems. In this paper, we discuss the business and technology challenges associated with big data analytics and the application of big data in the context of smart mobility solutions.
Big data will help enterprises analyze mobile interactions with devices. With this, enterprises can improve their marketing strategy, expand their reach and make operational improvements. By combining these two technologies, companies can create smart mobility solutions that satisfy their customers. Big data will also help companies measure their business impact, including the impact of their marketing initiatives. These technologies will also increase the value of data analytics and improve the way people travel. However, there are risks associated with using Big Data in this context.
This research can serve as a benchmark for smart city development and industry research. The findings from this study can be used to determine which technologies are best for a particular city segment. With the right tools and the right data, smart cities will become a reality. Moreover, big data will make it possible for cities to create smart mobility solutions that will improve traffic, congestion, and pollution. Smart cities will provide residents with a new level of goods and services.
Driverless Cars
Smart cities are coming, and they are already incorporating driverless cars. The benefits of driverless cars are numerous, and they are already transforming parking lots into parks. According to a recent article in the Denver Post, developers in Colorado have already begun planning ways to turn parking lots into green spaces. The article noted that 700 parking spaces above-ground could be converted to residential and office spaces. It is also possible to reduce traffic congestion by using driverless cars.
Apple’s self-driving car efforts, known as Project Titan, have been plagued with problems since the start. The company lost its head of the project, Steve Zadesky, due to a hiring freeze and strategic uncertainty over the project’s future direction. The company eventually hired legendary hardware executive Bob Mansfield and former QNX CEO Dan Dodge to lead the effort. However, the company prioritized its driverless car system and de-emphasized its efforts in developing electric vehicles.
Microsoft, for instance, is currently working on edge technologies for autonomous cars. It has also partnered with Mercedes-Benz to develop artificial intelligence (AI) functions for cars. This is the first step towards a world in which driverless cars are a reality. Its autonomous cars will be fully functional within a year. Further, these technologies will improve safety and convenience. These are just a few of the many benefits of using driverless cars.
SoftBank Group’s SB Drive has also partnered with Advanced Smart Mobility to develop self-driving technologies. The new company will be based in Japan. It will have two subsidiaries – Woven CORE and Woven Alpha. The former will develop autonomous driving technologies, while the latter will explore new business opportunities outside the automotive industry. Meanwhile, the former will work on developing autonomous driving software and the latter will explore Toyota’s vision of a smart city.
Intelligent Traffic Management
Developed to improve the flow of traffic, the Smart Mobility ecosystem includes a variety of traffic management services. These range from individual and fleet traffic management to genuinely integrated Smart Mobility solutions that address all the various elements of urban mobility. These services typically include booking services, ride-sharing, instant payments, and different route options. A key aspect of Smart Mobility is data analysis and business intelligence tools. Intelligent traffic management provides data and insights into traffic patterns.
Combined with advanced technologies, Intelligent Traffic Management can help cities make the most of the current and future traffic flow. It can improve traffic flow within and between cities and tackle the next mobility revolution. Unlike traditional traffic management methods, intelligent traffic systems are entirely automated, reducing the need for costly human intervention. Ultimately, these systems are most effective when each intersection in a city has its own traffic management system. As cities grow exponentially, they are dependent on the latest technology to meet their sustainability goals.
An important part of smart mobility is ensuring that people can get from point A to point B efficiently. By incorporating data from connected and autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure systems can optimize traffic flow and create incentives for commuters to use less car and bike travel. This way, smart traffic management can help make city streets safer and more comfortable for cyclists. Eventually, this technology can make it possible to install automated buses in cities.
Integrated data from the sensors is processed on the edge devices and disseminated to a cloud-based traffic center where it can be analyzed and better controlled. A similar solution is already being tested in Denmark, which aims to become the first CO2-neutral city in Europe by 2025. The authorities have reprogrammed their traffic management system to prioritize public transportation during peak hours. The result has been a reduction in pollution and increased average speeds by 4%.