When we think of what cities might be like in 2050, we likely picture high-tech, sustainable, and seamlessly efficient urban spaces. Advances in artificial intelligence, electric mobility, and digital infrastructure are expected to transform the way we live and work. These innovations promise to tackle today’s most pressing urban challenges through green architecture, autonomous transportation, and smart resource management that will make cities cleaner, more efficient, and more livable. But today’s most advanced smart city experiments are helping us gain insight into the limitations of technology and showing that its advancement alone may not be enough to truly make cities better for people and communities.
As cities grow larger and busier, technology is stepping in to make urban life smarter, safer, and more efficient. One of the most exciting developments in this field is the use of robotics in creating smart city infrastructure.
Robots are no longer just tools for factories or entertainment; they are now being designed to solve real-world challenges in cities. From improving transportation to keeping streets clean, robots are set to play a crucial role in the cities of the future.
SantoshKumar Pulijala's insightful analysis underscores the potential of technology to build a more effective, transparent, and citizen-focused public sector.
echnological advancements have profoundly transformed the public sector, reshaping governance, enhancing service delivery, and improving citizen engagement. These innovations have not only streamlined operations but also introduced new possibilities for efficiency and transparency. In a recent exploration, SantoshKumar Pulijala provides an in-depth analysis of these developments, tracing their historical milestones, examining current applications, and envisioning their future impact on public administration.
Hanoi has announced plans to implement an integrated electronic health record system, scheduled to begin in November.
Following the plan issued on November 6 by Hanoi People's Committee, the city will integrate electronic health records (EHRs) into the VNeID app, Vietnam's national e-identification platform managed by the Ministry of Public Security. The goal is to enable healthcare facilities to share patients' data, thereby enhancing the quality of medical services.
Care professionals empowered to offer enhanced services
Smart cities use technology to manage resources, improve services, and enhance residents’ quality of life. In the ideal smart city, residents engage in community decisions via digital platforms, public spaces utilise renewable energy, and waste is efficiently managed and autonomous vehicles navigate the city’s optimised traffic flow.
A smart city must include personalised health and wellness guidance, empowering residents to lead healthier lives. Smart cities and health equity are intrinsically linked. Smart infrastructure, like telemedicine and remote monitoring, improves healthcare access for underserved communities. Smart transportation systems can enhance mobility for all residents, improving their ability to reach healthcare facilities while environmental monitoring reduces health risks, benefiting the overall health of residents.