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Smart Technologies for Modern Cities

In today’s era, technology is no longer confined to workplaces or personal gadgets—it is increasingly shaping entire cities, optimizing a wide range of public services and urban functions. So-called “smart cities” aim to make it simpler for residents and visitors to navigate traffic, access essential services, manage energy use efficiently, and improve overall quality of life.

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Smart Technologies for Modern Cities
In today’s era, technology is no longer confined to workplaces or personal gadgets—it is increasingly shaping entire cities, optimizing a wide range of public services and urban functions. So-called “smart cities” aim to make it simpler for residents and visitors to navigate traffic, access essential services, manage energy use efficiently, and improve overall quality of life.
Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain are expected to transform urban life significantly. Below, 18 members of the Forbes Technology Council share their perspectives on smart-city innovations that they believe will meaningfully enhance public services and everyday experiences.

AI-Enhanced Traffic Systems via IoT

Integrating IoT devices with AI-driven traffic management is a promising solution. By analyzing real-time traffic patterns and adjusting signals accordingly, cities can reduce congestion, improve transit efficiency, and lower emissions—positively impacting commuters’ daily routines. – Austin Lawson, Thirium, Inc.

Self-Driving Vehicles

Autonomous vehicles could revolutionize urban mobility by decreasing congestion, enhancing safety, boosting efficiency, and providing access for people unable to drive. Challenges such as safety risks and workforce displacement remain, but the environmental benefits are significant. – Rudy Shoushany, DxTalks

Comprehensive 5G Connectivity

Widespread 5G adoption will provide high-speed, low-latency access, enabling advanced AI applications and augmented reality services throughout the city. – Nick Cherukuri, ThirdEye Gen Inc.

Intelligent Energy Monitoring

Algorithms that monitor and adjust electricity usage in real time can reduce energy waste and cut costs for businesses, and this technology is expected to expand to major cities soon. – Thomas Griffin, OptinMonster

Smart Electrical Grids

Smart grids optimize energy distribution, personalize power use based on consumption patterns, and detect anomalies to prevent outages, making energy supply more efficient and reliable. – AJ Abdallat, Beyond Limits

Integration of Clean Energy with Distributed Systems

Combining solar panels, wind turbines, and other distributed energy resources with advanced management systems improves energy efficiency, prevents outages, and enhances residents’ quality of life. – Margarita Simonova, ILoveMyQA

Intelligent Fleet Tracking

Advanced fleet-tracking systems collect data on vehicle movement, helping with city planning, supply-chain optimization, and electric vehicle integration. – Lewis Wynne-Jones, ThinkData Works

Big Data for Urban Optimization

Gathering and analyzing data from infrastructure, vehicles, and citizens enables smarter city planning, safer transportation, and better energy management. – Jeff Tao, TDengine

Observability as a Service

AI-powered monitoring platforms enhance smart-city operations by providing real-time oversight and IT observability, improving urban infrastructure management. – Arnie Gordon, Arlyn Scales

Low-Cost Wireless Sensors

Affordable, low-power sensors bridge physical infrastructure with AI systems, enabling monitoring of bridges, tunnels, and utilities to enhance safety and efficiency. – Vitaly Kleban, Everynet

Localized Solar Energy and Storage

Implementing decentralized solar power and storage solutions can transform energy management, especially in rural and suburban areas, and proactive monitoring can detect maintenance issues early. – Elise Carmichael, Lakeside Software

Fully Connected Traffic Networks

Smart cars integrated into city-specific, connected traffic systems allow communication with signals and infrastructure, ensuring safer and more coordinated urban mobility. – Hamid Farooqui, Sogolytics

Multifunctional Service Robots

Robots optimized by AI can perform various municipal tasks, from road repairs to school construction and solar deployment, improving urban living efficiency. – Sam Glassenberg, Level Ex

Blockchain for Urban Systems

Blockchain enhances transparency, security, and efficiency in energy, transport, and waste management, fostering trust and sustainability in smart cities. – Kenneth Holley, Silent Quadrant

Smart Parking Solutions

Smart parking technology enables residents to reserve spots in advance, reducing commuting stress and improving urban convenience. – Matt Pierce, Immediate

Enhanced Train and Transit Options

Expanding high-speed, light rail, and multimodal transport options increases efficiency, reduces environmental impacts, and provides better connections for commuters. – Jordan Yallen, MetaTope

AI-Powered Health Kiosks

AI-enabled kiosks in urban areas could offer basic diagnostics, dispense medications, and connect patients to full-service healthcare facilities, bringing medical care closer to residents. – Adam Sandman, Inflectra Corporation

Augmented Reality for Public Services

AR can improve wayfinding, highlight transport stops, optimize travel routes, and enhance tourism experiences by providing interactive, location-specific information. – Heather Wilde, theDifference Consulting
These technologies illustrate how AI, IoT, and other emerging solutions can make cities more efficient, sustainable, and livable, while improving safety, mobility, and citizen experiences across urban environments.

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