As connected devices continue their march toward total ubiquity, Wi-Fiber's smart, modular street lamps offer an affordable, convenient infrastructural solution for cities and citizens alike. The company has developed a system for retrofitting existing street lamps with connected technology that can do anything from providing Wi-Fi to changing colors or strobing.
The Wi-Fi aspect of Wi-Fiber's street lamps is likely the most interesting aspect for the average city-dweller. Most major cities have strong cellular data coverage, but public Wi-Fi access could save people money on things like data overages.
For cities, there's more than just the appeal of Wi-Fi for citizens. The Wi-Fiber lights' color changing means that they could be used as emergency alert points, or, on a more pleasant note, as a creative way to mark city-wide celebrations.
Smart Modular Street Lamps
Wi-Fiber's Smart Lighting can be Retrofitted on Existing Street Lamps
Trend Themes
1. Connected Street Lamps - Cities and urban planners can explore retrofitting and replacing traditional street lamps with modular smart street lamps that offer convenient, sustainable and cost-effective infrastructural solutions.
2. Smart City Infrastructure - Smart street lamps can be part of an interconnected network of devices and infrastructure which can enhance the quality of life, citizen safety, and sustainability of urban areas.
3. Modular Retrofitting Systems - Retrofitting existing infrastructure with modular and highly adaptable systems can bring new life and added high-tech capabilities to outdated legacy systems that have been useful for many years.
Industry Implications
1. Public Infrastructure - Companies can offer innovative possibilities for public infrastructure improvement, provide affordable and sustainable solutions to cities, and enable smart city technology for a connected future.
2. Smart Lighting - Manufacturers of smart lighting products have an opportunity to create products that are eco-friendly, adaptable and have multifunctional capabilities for a variety of use cases.
3. Connected Devices - Companies working with connected devices can offer solutions for various industries that promote interconnectivity between devices to optimize the management and accessibility of shared resources.