IoT in urban development: insight into smart city applications, case studies, challenges, and future prospects

  • 0Department of Management Information Systems, College of Business Administration in Hawtat Bani Tamim, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia.

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Summary

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This research surveys Internet of Things (IoT) in smart cities, detailing components, technology integration (like AI), and case studies. It also addresses security challenges and offers solutions for future development.

Area Of Science

  • Computer Science
  • Urban Planning
  • Electrical Engineering

Background

  • Smart cities leverage Internet of Things (IoT) for enhanced public transportation, traffic management, and infrastructure.
  • Technologies like sensors, AI, and cloud computing are integral to smart city evolution, improving efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Despite advancements, security remains a significant challenge threatening the full potential of smart cities.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To provide a comprehensive survey of IoT applications and components within smart city frameworks.
  • To explore the integration of various technologies, including AI, sensing, and networking, with IoT for smart city development.
  • To identify and address challenges associated with IoT adoption in smart cities, offering mitigation strategies and future research directions.

Main Methods

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing research on IoT in smart cities.
  • Analysis of IoT-based smart city components and their interconnections.
  • Case study examination of implemented smart city initiatives.
  • Identification and categorization of security challenges and proposed prevention methods.

Main Results

  • Detailed overview of IoT-based smart city components and their functionalities.
  • Explanation of synergistic integration between IoT and technologies like AI, sensing, and networking.
  • Presentation of diverse smart city case studies illustrating IoT implementation.
  • Identification of key challenges in IoT adoption, coupled with practical prevention strategies.

Conclusions

  • IoT is pivotal for smart city advancement, enabling efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Balancing technological innovation with robust security measures is crucial for successful smart city realization.
  • This survey serves as a foundational guide for stakeholders, highlighting future research avenues in IoT for urban environments.

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