A “Smart City” has the goal to solve a large number of problems related to urban living that currently exist and will be of even greater importance in the future. This includes environmental issues such as climate change, pollution and the extinction of species. It is also related to problems within the society such as affordable housing, ethical living and working conditions. Lastly, it is trying to solve economical issues like high unemployment rates, inefficient production and distribution.
In order to address these issues, different kinds of modern technologies will be implemented into buildings and infrastructure. This includes sensors that connect the physical world with the internet, also called the “Internet of Things” or “IoT”. The data from these sensors can then be collected and analyzed. Thanks to artificial intelligence and machine learning, patterns or connections may be found in this information and thus be used to make buildings more efficient. To manage this amount of data, there needs to be a data management system and a fast mobile network. This can be realized thanks to 5G with its high transmission speed of up to 10 Gbps.
Another important part of smart city technology is a reliable energy network, which allows to transport it in between buildings and infrastructure. Especially with the increasing demand for electric cars, a large supply of electricity at different locations in the smart city is important.
Overall, thanks to these developments, many parts of a city will be more efficient and sustainable than before, thus affecting the environment, society and economy in a positive way.