- According to IT Pro in 2018 near to 3.6 billion internet-connected were used for daily tasks.
- According to Market analysts, the number of connected devices will double from 2017 to 2020.
Role of IoT In Making Cities Smarter
Densely populated cities like Tokyo( 37.4 million population), Jakarta(31million), and Delhi (26 million) are facing difficulties in conserving their resources, managing traffic, disposing of the garbage, and reducing air pollution. Data collected through IoT devices can be used to prevent these capital cities from the effects of a growing population. Introducing IoT to these cities improves the quality of life and reduces the consumption of resources.
Smart City Components and their Impact in the IoT Era:
1. Smart Infrastructure
- Digital technologies play an effective role in the management of resources. Buildings and infrastructure must be integrated with IoT systems to minimize resources and achieve sustainability.
- Populated countries should maximize the use of electric cars and self-propelled vehicles to reduce CO2 emissions.
- Using intelligent technologies can enable cities to achieve energy-efficiency and enable environmental friendly infrastructure
- IoT enabled occupancy sensors can reduce the daily consumption of electricity. Smart lighting options even set brightness levels to minimize the wastage of electricity.