As part of its 'Smart Cities' program that it revealed at CES 2017, AT&T will be installing its Current CityIQ sensors in different cities around the US.
The first city that will see the use of these smart sensors is San Diego. The sensors are placed on streetlights and offer a multitude of functions, including intelligent lighting and the monitoring of environmental surroundings in the form of "traffic circulation, parking spots, air quality, weather emergencies, and even gunshots." The installation of the Current CityIQ sensors will be done by GE, "as part of a $30 million upgrade to San Diego's lighting system."
The new light fixtures will reduce energy costs for the city, while their accompanying AT&T sensors will have cameras and microphones, and offer "internet of things" connectivity.
Environment-Monitoring Streetlight Sensors
Current CityIQ Sensors Focus on Monitoring Surroundings
Trend Themes
1. Smart Cities - The installation of Current CityIQ sensors in different cities around the US is part of AT&T's Smart Cities program, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for integrating technology to improve urban living.
2. Intelligent Lighting - The Current CityIQ sensors, installed on streetlights, offer intelligent lighting capabilities, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities for energy-efficient and customizable lighting solutions.
3. Environmental Monitoring - The AT&T Current CityIQ sensors provide real-time monitoring of environmental surroundings, such as traffic, parking, air quality, and weather emergencies, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for smart and sustainable urban management.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - AT&T's Smart Cities program and the installation of Current CityIQ sensors demonstrate disruptive innovation opportunities at the intersection of telecommunications and urban infrastructure.
2. Energy - The installation of Current CityIQ sensors on streetlights presents disruptive innovation opportunities for energy companies by providing data-driven insights to optimize energy consumption and reduce costs for cities.
3. Urban Management - The integration of AT&T's Current CityIQ sensors into city infrastructure offers disruptive innovation opportunities for urban management industries by enabling real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making to enhance the quality of life in cities.