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Spatial Computing and Wi-Fi Sensing Signal Major Advancements in Connected Living by 2030

The article explores the impact of spatial computing and Wi-Fi sensing on the future of connected living by 2030. It highlights how smart cities are becoming a reality, driven by technologies like 5G, AI, IoT, and blockchain. These advancements promise to transform urban living into greener and more efficient spaces.

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Key takeaways

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Spatial computing and Wi-Fi sensing are pivotal for future connected living.

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Smart cities leverage technologies like 5G, AI, IoT, and blockchain.

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Urban developments focus on greener and inclusive transformations.

Spatial computing, Wi-FI, and other technology advancements are bringing the promise of connected living to new and exciting possibilities.

Smart cities are becoming a reality in urban development, driven by technologies like 5G, AI, IoT, and blockchain. These advancements promise to transform urban living into greener, more efficient, and inclusive spaces, addressing challenges like resource management, environmental sustainability, and social disparities. The city of 2030 expects to leverage data-driven infrastructures and innovative solutions, to enhance the quality of life and public services and ensure equitable access for all residents.

How are emerging technologies like spatial computing and Wi-Fi sensing shaping the future of connected living and smart cities?

Paul Doherty, CEO of The Digit Group and a world-renowned architect and smart cities consultant, highlights the integration of the digital and physical worlds through these technologies, emphasizing their potential to revolutionize safety, security, and entertainment in urban environments.

“Safety, security, entertainment, we’re seeing an endless way of having a connected living world by 2030 with these two underrated technologies, spatial computing, and Wi-Fi sensing,” Doherty said.

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Paul DohertyPresident and CEO

As published by Forbes as “Changing the World”, seen on Bloomberg TV and reported by CNBC as one of America's Business Titans, Paul is a Registered Architect and one of the global Industry's most sought after thought leaders, strategists and integrators of process, technology & business. Paul is the Founder & CEO of The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate and solutions company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. TDG's Smart Cities are being showcased as an example of leading design during the Venice Biennale Architettura 2021. He is an author, educator, analyst and consultant to Fortune 500 organizations, government agencies, prominent institutions and the most prestigious AEC firms in the world. Paul has spent the past 30+ years in the industry after graduating cum laude from the New York Institute of Technology and graduating from the Career Discovery program at Harvard University’s GSD.

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About the Expert

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Paul Doherty

President and CEO

As published by Forbes as “Changing the World”, seen on Bloomberg TV and reported by CNBC as one of America's Business Titans, Paul is a Registered Architect and one of the global Industry's most sought after thought leaders, strategists and integrators of process, technology & business. Paul is the Founder & CEO of The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate and solutions company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. TDG's Smart Cities are being showcased as an example of leading design during the Venice Biennale Architettura 2021. He is an author, educator, analyst and consultant to Fortune 500 organizations, government agencies, prominent institutions and the most prestigious AEC firms in the world. Paul has spent the past 30+ years in the industry after graduating cum laude from the New York Institute of Technology and graduating from the Career Discovery program at Harvard University’s GSD.

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