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  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Public Safety Technology

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  • Smart city infrastructure is evolving, requiring advanced communication platforms for first responders.
  • Existing systems lack integrated solutions for cognitive workload monitoring and specialized emergency assistance.
  • The US Department of Homeland Security's SmartHub concept provides a framework for integrating new technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and embed a Next Generation First Responder (NGFR) communication platform within smart city infrastructure.
  • To introduce two key extensions: cognitive workload monitoring for first responders and emergency assistance tools for individuals with disabilities.
  • To explore the technological and societal implications for smart cities, focusing on interoperability, standardization, and accessibility.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel AI formalism using an ensemble of machine learning processes and machine reasoning for predictive situation assessment.
  • Implementation of a digital twin concept for near-real-time monitoring of NGFR cognitive workload.
  • Specification of NGFR interactions based on AI formalism and a unified hub platform for emergency assistance to individuals with disabilities.

Main Results:

  • A functional digital twin component demonstrating near-real-time cognitive workload monitoring for first responders.
  • A detailed NGFR specification for enhanced emergency assistance, prioritizing accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
  • Exploration of smart city dimensions including interoperability, standardization, and assistive technology accessibility.

Conclusions:

  • The NGFR hub, with its extensions, represents a significant advancement in smart city emergency services.
  • The developed AI formalism and digital twin approach enable improved performance assessment and self-aware computing for first responders.
  • The study provides a technology roadmap, positioning the NGFR hub as a benchmark for future emergency management within smart cities.