20. Smart Cities and IoT for Accessibility

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a Smart City?

   Hint

   Think about the use of digital technologies.

2. 2.

   What does IoT stand for?

   Hint

   It involves devices communicating over the internet.

3. 3.

   Which of the following is a characteristic of Smart Cities?

   • High traffic congestion
   • Smart governance
   • Inaccessible infrastructure

   Hint

   Consider what makes cities more efficient.

4. 4.

   True or False: IoT can only be applied in industrial sectors.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about different applications of technology.

5. 5.

   Design a Smart City sector that incorporates at least three IoT technologies to improve accessibility for PwDs. Explain your choices and expected outcomes.

   Hint

   Think about common barriers faced by PwDs and how technology can mitigate them.

6. 6.

   Discuss the ethical considerations related to data privacy in Smart Cities. What steps can be taken to ensure protection for PwDs?

   Hint

   Consider the perspectives of both efficiency and user comfort.