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What is a Smart City? What applications have been implemented in different countries? Unveil the allure of smart cities!

The 'Smart City,' also known as the 'Sensor City,' is a concept that leverages advanced information and communication technologies (ICT), along with sensors, data analytics, and the internet, to enhance urban efficiency, quality of life, and sustainability. The goal of a sensor city is to use data collection, analysis, and application to enable cities to manage and operate more intelligently, meeting the needs of residents and providing better public services. At present, smart cities have become an indispensable development trend. How can we utilize data, communication, and technology to tackle urban challenges? This is the direction that national governments are dedicatedly promoting.

What is the concept of a Smart City?

According to a report by the CommonWealth Magazine, as the global population continues to rise and gravitate towards urban centers, the United Nations estimates that by 2050, two-thirds of Earth’s population will reside in cities. In other words, urbanization is making cities increasingly crowded, and the associated challenges need to be addressed proactively with technology.

The initial idea of smart cities stems from IBM's 'Smarter Planet.' Their report introduced the concept of smart cities, titled 'Smart Planet: The Future of the Internet of Things.' By employing tools like the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing to interact efficiently with urban systems like transportation, water supply, electricity, and structures, it ultimately enhances government effectiveness and improves citizens' quality of life and sustainable urban development.

Since then, the smart city concept has been widely accepted and applied, emerging as a key focus in the development and planning of many cities. Different cities and countries adopt unique approaches and innovations in implementing smart city projects.

The Six Indicators of Smart Cities

As technology evolves rapidly, the progress of smart cities becomes a critical indicator of global city competitiveness. Smart cities focus on six major indicators:
1. Smart Environment: Including smart buildings, energy management, and intelligent urban planning.
2. Smart Mobility: Encompassing diverse transport options, green energy, and data analytics.
3. Smart Living: Encompassing inclusive communities, health management, and cultural well-being.
4. Smart Citizens: Covering smart education, public affairs, and racial integration.
5. Smart Governance: Featuring intelligent management, convenience services, and digital policy.
6. Smart Economy: Including creating opportunities, industrial transformation, and network connectivity.

Through data analysis, smart cities can achieve various functions and applications, such as intelligent traffic management, energy-saving and environmental measures, smart public services, smart construction, and smart security. For example, data-driven traffic systems can optimize traffic flow, reducing congestion and pollution; intelligent energy management systems can monitor and adjust energy usage for savings and carbon reduction; smart public services offer mobile payment, smart parking, and smart city management services. According to SDGs' 11th indicator, which focuses on building cities and communities that are inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable, it's clear that smart cities are not just an emerging issue but have always been a long-standing development strategy.

What is a Smart City? What applications have been implemented in different countries? Unveil the allure of smart cities!

What is the concept of a Smart City?

The Six Indicators of Smart Cities

The elevator industry operates in unseen realms, where it truly impacts lives and safety. Elevators provide people with a convenient way of vertical transportation. They swiftly and securely transport passengers from one floor to another, saving valuable time and energy. Whether in residential buildings, commercial complexes, or public spaces, elevators allow us to move with greater ease and efficiency.

As the hospitality industry accelerates towards intelligence and automation, the introduction of robotic services is no longer just an innovative topic; it is a pragmatic choice responding to multiple pressures within the industry. With a long-standing shortage of human resources, increasing pressure towards net-zero carbon emissions targets, intense competition over service experiences, and evolving consumer preferences, hotel operators are actively seeking innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and service flexibility.
Firstly, the hotel industry in Taiwan and globally has long faced challenges with finding front-line service personnel and high staff turnover rates. Coupled with long work hours and irregular shifts, maintaining stable operational costs remains challenging. In this context, introducing robots to perform tasks such as delivery, welcoming guests, and room service support can alleviate labor pressures while providing 24-hour uninterrupted service capabilities, thereby strengthening overall operational stability.
Secondly, in response to global ESG trends and net-zero carbon policy demands, hotel operators are gradually incorporating low-carbon operations into their core objectives. By integrating robots with smart scheduling and optimized movement paths, not only can energy waste from elevators and facilities be reduced, but it also aids in the digital management and tracking of carbon footprints, serving as a practical means of achieving intelligent energy savings.
Moreover, modern travelers' expectations for service experiences continue to rise, especially among younger demographics and international guests, who increasingly demand 'contactless services,' 'instant responses,' and 'technologically enriched experiences.' The introduction of robots can enhance the immediacy and consistency of services while contributing to a younger and more differentiated brand image.

What should we do when trapped in an elevator?

Stay calm: Passengers should remain composed and avoid panic or any dangerous actions.
Press the emergency button: Passengers can press the elevator's emergency button to alert maintenance personnel or building management that someone is trapped.
Notify the outside world: Passengers can use their mobile phones or other communication devices to alert external parties, such as calling emergency numbers or sending distress messages. If the signal in the elevator is poor and you can't dial 911, try calling the emergency number "112" while knocking on the elevator door to create noise or shouting for help to attract attention.
Wait for rescue: Passengers should patiently await the arrival of rescue personnel. Excessive anxiety can lead to rapid breathing or hyperventilation, so try to stay relaxed, breathe slowly and deeply, and remain calm.
Never forcibly open the elevator doors, as this could lead to dangerous situations like falling into the elevator shaft or injury.

Have you also noticed that within such a robust safety mechanism, there are still blind spots in rescue operations?

When passengers are injured, faint, or otherwise unable to press the emergency button or seek help on their own in the elevator, external detection is necessary to realize they are trapped. This can delay rescue actions, potentially affecting passenger safety and rescue efficiency, and increasing the risk of accidents.

Why do elevators need to be smart?

Thanks to technology, the 'Automatic Detection System for Trapped Individuals' will revolutionize elevator predicaments!

The core value of smart technology in elevators is achieving real-time responses through networking, alongside data collection and learning to enhance predictive and maintenance capabilities. Applied to the “Trapped Detection System,” it becomes one of the essential safety features of elevators. Through the detection system, elevators can assess passenger conditions in real-time, including whether someone is trapped and their location. Once the system detects a trapped person, it immediately sends an alert to notify relevant personnel. The application of this technology allows rescue operations to commence faster and more accurately, enhancing passenger safety and rescue efficiency.

The trapped detection technology can also integrate with other advanced intelligent systems, like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, to achieve more efficient rescue and management. For example, using cameras and sensors, the system can automatically identify passenger locations and statuses, sending video signals to corresponding rescue personnel. At the same time, rescuers can receive these alerts via platforms or mobile devices and quickly take appropriate action. This integration and innovative application make handling elevator entrapment incidents more efficient.

Whether old or new, all elevators can be equipped with our developed LiFTMiND, a device ensuring elevator safety and disaster prevention, allowing us to silently safeguard your every ride, preparing thoroughly before any unexpected disaster strikes.

What should we do if we get stuck in an elevator?

Keep calm: Passengers should remain calm and avoid panicking or engaging in any dangerous behavior.
Press the emergency button: Passengers can press the emergency button inside the elevator to notify maintenance personnel or building management that someone is trapped.
Notify the outside world: Passengers can use their phone or other communication devices to seek external help, such as dialing emergency numbers or sending alert messages. If the signal is weak and dialing 911 is not possible, try calling the emergency number “112”, while making noise on the elevator door and calling for help to attract attention.
Wait for rescue: Passengers should patiently wait for the rescue team to arrive. Being overly anxious can lead to rapid or irregular breathing, so it's important to relax and breathe slowly and deeply to avoid panic.
Never force the elevator doors open as it may result in falling into the elevator shaft or other injurious situations.

Have you noticed that under such comprehensive safety mechanisms, there's actually a blind spot in rescue operations?

When passengers are injured, faint, or unable to press the emergency button or call for help due to other reasons, it relies on external discovery to realize someone is trapped. This can delay rescue actions, potentially affecting passenger safety and rescue efficiency, and increasing the risk of accidents.

Why should elevators become smarter?

Thanks to technology, the 'Automatic Detection and Trapping System' will help change elevator predicaments!

The core value of smart technology is enabling elevators to achieve real-time connectivity through the internet, while enhancing predictive and maintenance capabilities through data collection and learning. Extending these applications to a 'trapping detection system' will become a vital feature of elevator safety. By using the detection system, elevators can promptly identify passengers' status, including whether they are trapped and their location. Once the system detects someone is trapped, it will immediately sound an alarm and notify relevant personnel. This technology's application allows for faster, more accurate rescue operations, enhancing passenger safety and rescue efficiency.

The trapping detection technology can also integrate with other advanced smart systems like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to achieve more efficient rescue and management. For example, using cameras and sensors, the system can automatically identify the passenger's location and status and send video signals to the corresponding rescue staff. Meanwhile, rescuers can receive these alerts through platforms or mobile phones and promptly take appropriate measures. This integration and innovative application make handling trapped elevator incidents more efficient.

Whether new or old elevators, our developed LiFTMiND can be externally installed to enhance elevator safety and disaster prevention equipment, enabling us to continuously and silently safeguard each of your rides, and make comprehensive preparations before an unforeseen disaster occurs.