These IOT traffic innovations range from Wi-Fi Vehicles to Smart City parking platforms that make one's morning drive to work smoother. As smart cities become increasingly more connected, platforms like parking-finding beacons, smart traffic lights and even holiday shopping sensors are enhancing people's quality of life.
While intuitive parking platforms like Kiunsys monitor and manage urban mobility, mobile platforms like the Automatic app utilize iBeacon technology to help users pay for parking and gas via their mobile device. Kiunsys locates the closest parking spots in one's vicinity, making one's drive to work faster while the Automatic app decreases wait time in parking payment lines and at gas stations. Both examples increase user convenience and ultimately decrease traffic in large urban centers.
Other memorable examples from this list of IOT traffic innovations include Aalborg's Christmas shopping sensors that track the Danish city's mall traffic along with London's Smart City crosswalk signals. While Aalborg's customized sensors help shoppers avoid congested malls and traffic jams, London's Smart City crosswalk signals calculate the exact amount of time needed for lights to be on. This is decided in accordance with the number of people that are crossing the street at a particular time.
15 IOT Traffic Innovations
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Smart Parking Solutions
ParkSmart Helps Make Metropolitan Life Easier
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Smart City Platforms
Boston's SCOPE Project Hopes to Improve Quality of Life for Residents
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Driverless Shuttle Services
This Fleet of Autonomous Shuttles Helps Transport Commuters
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Bicycle Traffic Sensors
The Veloloop Helps Bicycles Trigger Traffic Light Sensors
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Traffic Jam-Maneuvering Systems
Bosch Autonomous Driving Technology was Introduced at CES 2015
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Smart City-Enabling Technology
The Veniam Wifi Vehicle Network Connects Methods of Transportation
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Smart Traffic Systems
Cisco Edges into the Internet of Things with a Connected Traffic System
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Car-Feedback Smartphone Apps
Automatic App Uses iBeacon Technology to Make Driving More Convenient
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Smart Street Lighting
Elechon's PL-based Outdoor Lighting is Efficient and Connected
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Smart Auto Warning Systems
Toyota Safety Sense Introduces Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication
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On-Board eBike Systems
The Bosch eBike Performance Line is Being Showcased at CES 2015
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Customizable Map Apps
The Viago Mapping App is Incredibly Advanced and Intuitive
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Air Traffic Control Drones
The World's First Talking Drone Uses a Synthetic Voice to Respond
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Intuitive Parking Platforms
Kiunsys Monitors and Manages Mobility Within Urban Sectors
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Intuitive Vehicle Concepts
The University of Michigan's Safe Driving Sensor Feature Can Save Lives
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Smart Crosswalk Safety Signals
London Will be Testing Smart Crosswalks for Pedestrians
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Compact Driverless Cars
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Futuristic Ecological City Blueprints
Vincent Callebaut Imagines What Paris 2050 Will look Like
Indoor Bicycle Racks
Cycloc's Endo is an Affordable and Chic Wall Mount for Bikes
Stylish Bicycle Racks
Stasis by Method Studio is Fit for an Art Gallery
Solar-Powered E-Bikes
The Daymak Drive System Uses the Sun to Charge Your E-Bike
Wearable Adhesive Beacons
The Versatile Estimote Stickers Connect Everyday Objects to Smartphones
Lifesaving Bicycle Helmets
The High-Tech 'Black Box Helmet' Improves Cyclist Safety
Ornamental Traffic Lights
Japanese Lantern Signal Adds Aesthetic Flair to Essential Infrastructure
WiFi-Providing Trees
The Sologic eTree Offers WiFi and Phone Charging
Connected Home Consoles
The Wink Relay Brings All Your Devices to One Interface for Ease
Driverless Commuter Cabs
The BOT Autonomous Car Streamlines Suburban and Urban Transport
Medical Emergency Drones
The Ambulance Drone Sends First Aid Supplies Quickly to the Scene
3D-Printed Auto Opportunities
Researchers Point the Way to Innovative Applications in Car Making
Biking Brew Holders
The Leather Beer Caddy From Fixation Lets Cyclists Carry Their Six Pack Safely
Playful Pedestrian Paths
Graham Coreil-Allen's Hopscotch Crosswalk Art Inspires Whimsical Walking
Autonomous Campus Shuttles
These Driverless Vehicles Help Transport Students Across Campus
Futuristic Driverless Trains
The New Tube for London is Self-Driving
Personal Shape-Shifting Autos
The 'EO' Prototype Car Transforms to Increase Driving Efficiency
Disaster Relief Drones
UAViators is Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Deliver Humanitarian Aid
Luxury Self-Driving Trucks
The Mercedes-Benz Future Truck Will Save Thousands of Lives a Year
Traffic Jam-Maneuvering Systems
Bosch Autonomous Driving Technology was Introduced at CES 2015
Cannabi-Hunting Drones
The Project ResQu Helicopters Can Identify Invasive Weeds in the Rainforest
Smart City-Enabling Technology
The Veniam Wifi Vehicle Network Connects Methods of Transportation
Easy Storage Mini Cars
The 'Smart For-Us' Concept Pickup Combines Style and Sustainability
Illuminated Retail Apps
Philips Introduces New Connected Retail Lighting System
Self-Driving Cars
The Google Self-Driving Car Prototype Has Been Revealed
Versatile Driverless Vehicles
The Vitreous Concept Car Seats Only Passengers for Observatory Rides
Energy-Saving Buildings
Indira Paryavaran Bhavan is India's First Net Zero Energy Building
Curved Crosswalks
The Ergo Crosswalk is Designed to Keep Pedestrians Safe and Sound
Electric Car-Charging Lots
Powertree Service Offers Solar Power EV Charging to Apartment Complexes
Connected Home Kits
The Smart Home Kit From LittleBits Doesn't Require Knowledge of Coding
Data-Transmitting Mannequin Apps
VMBeacon Allows Users to Find More Information About Products
WiFi-Enabled Travel Tours
The Escape to the Cape Tour Provides WiFi for Instant Photo Sharing
High Performance Microcars
The ForTwo Brabus Xclusive Red Edition Receives a Sporty Revamp
Adventurous Eco Bicycles
The E-Bike Summer Life is a Truly Adventurous Two-Wheeler
Convertible Autonomous Cabs
Taxi BP is Designed for Budapest in the Year 2046
Mod Autonomous Automobiles
The BMW Honey Comb Concept Changes the Nature of Driving
Digital Car Dashboards
The Nvidia Drive CX Platform is Set to Power an Autonomous Vehicle
Universal Smartphone Bike Mounts
Finn is a Simple and Affordable Mobile Accessory for Cyclists
Trunk Wheelchair Accessible Cars
The Kenguru Lets Drivers to Easily Roll in Through the Rear Door
Commuter Maglev Cars
The M.U.C. Vehicle Would Streamline City Driving for Efficient and Eco Aims
See-Through Solar Crosswalks
The Glass Sign is Aesthetically Subtle and Light on the Environment
Inclusive Internet Initiatives
Facebook is Launching a Free WiFi Program for Students in NC
V2V-Enabled Smart Cars
GM Unveils the Intuitive and Futuristic Design of the New Cadillac
URL-Sending Beacons
The Blesh Physical Web Beacon Makes Smart Object Interaction Seamless
Self-Parking Cars
BMW's Remote Valet Parking System Lets Cars Park Themselves.
Lightweight Electric Mountain Bikes
The Cube 'Elite Hybrid HPC SLT 29' is an Award-Winning Design
Efficient Smart Home Monitors
The Eve Elgato Series Keeps Tabs on Your Home and Its Surroundings
Cardio-Monitoring Bicycle Kits
This Heart Rate-Measuring E-Bike Kit Helps Achieve Fitness Targets
Versatile Backcountry Phones
The Delorme Inreach Explorer Offers Communication & Navigation Tools
Shrinking Storage Cycles
The Eco-Friendly Smart City Cycle Expands into Sleek Storage Units
Free Internet Redistributors
This WiFi Hotspot Setup Startup Gives the Public Access At No Cost
One-Way Shared Cars
The New Zipcar ONE>WAY Lets You Pick Up, Drive and Park Anywhere
Smart Street Lighting
Elechon's PL-based Outdoor Lighting is Efficient and Connected
Connected Device Sensors
Lymbit Ensures You'll Never Lose or Forget Something Again
Internet-Connected Lightbulbs
Emberlight Allows You to Convert Regular Lightbulbs to Smart Bulbs
3D Location-Scanning Smartphones
Project Tango Google Hopes to Create a Better Mapping System
Animal Mapping Photography
Animal Conservation Research Shows Where Our Help is Needed Most
Household Appliance-Connecting Apps
The Bosch Home Connect App is Being Highlighted at CES 2015
Appliance-Connecting Sensors
The Smappee Energy Monitor Gives Your Devices Connected Capabilities
Data Driven Cyclist Apps
WeCycle Aims to Make Safer Cycling Happen in London By Tracking Journeys
Mapped Fruit Infographics
The Various Varieties of Fruits Infographic Charts Out the Popular Food
Convenient Combination Devices
The Helmet Lock Lets Cyclists in a Hurry Quickly Secure Their Bikes
Social Gadget Charging Stations
Strawberry Energy's Strawberry Tree Provides Clean Power On-The-Go
Roommate Privacy Alert Apps
Clorox' Sock-It App Acts Like a Virtual Sock on the Door
Self-Driven Mini Vehicles
VIPA is a Driverless and Eco-Conscious Automobile
Business Location Service Apps
The Apple iBeacon Service Lets Businesses Send Targeted Promotions
Flower Delivery Drones
This Flower Marketing Stunt Involves a Romantic UAV
Self-Driving Smart Cars
The Google Self-Driving Car Doesn't Have Breaks or a Steering Wheel
Self-Parking Car Systems
The V-Charge System Lets Electric Cars Find Parking Spots On Their Own
Mailman-Eliminating Drone Couriers
These On-Demand Delivery Drones Can Carry Items Up to 500 grams
Car-Controlled Smartwatches
The Hyundai Android Wear App is Demonstrated at CES 2015
Bicycle Smartphone Mounts
This Device Fuses a Smartphone Holder and Speaker in One Compact Package
Eco-Conscious Parking Fees
Madrid Parking Rates Reflect the Desire to Hit Carbon Emissions Targets
Yoga Traffic Lights
Li Ming Hsing Turns Crosswalks into Mini Yoga Studios With Her New Design
Flying Restaurant Servers
These Robotic Drones Deliver Customers Their Orders in Lieu of Servers
Driverless Concept Cars
The Audi RS 7 Concept Completed A Fast Lap Of A Formula One Track
Bovine WiFi Statues
The Glastonbury Festival is 'Moobile' Hot Spots to Provide WiFi to Visitors
Water Monitor Apps
The WaterStatus Concept Would Offer Quality Data Using Connected Sensors
Aerial Photography Drones
The LA100 Version 2 Drone Takes Photos and Videos from the Air
Free-Ranging Military Drones
This Piaggio Aerospace Drone Has a Range Of 8,150 Kilometers
Hands-Free Search Engine Autos (UPDATE)
The Google Driverless Car is Finally Coming into Fruition
Retrofit Smoke Detectors
This Smart Battery Turns Old Smoke Alarms Into WiFi-Connected Versions
Social Pinboard Maps
Pinterest's Place Pins Help to Curate Better Travel Boards
Competitive Street Corner Games
Crosswalk Pong Gives You Something to Do While Waiting to Walk
Digital Hotspot Onesies
The BB.Suit Turns its Wearer into a Human WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth Hotspot
Autonomous Electric Cars
The Afkar Electric Cars Will Drive Short Distances Fully Autonomously
Plug-In Hybrid Cars
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Was Unveiled At the Detroit Auto Show
Connected Car Dashboards
Digital-Broadcast HD Radio is Brought On-Board the 2014 Mazda 3
Glasses-Finding Apps
Tzukuri Eyewear Help Tracks Your Lost Eyeglasses
Intuitive Parking Platforms
Kiunsys Monitors and Manages Mobility Within Urban Sectors
Energy-Detecting Auto Apps
The Mercedes Benz Attention Assist Feature is Safe for Sleepy Drivers
Intuitive Vehicle Concepts
The University of Michigan's Safe Driving Sensor Feature Can Save Lives
Rainy Day Driving Technology
The Intel ‘Smart Car Headlights’ Block Out Splatter From
Time-SensitiveTraffic Signals
Smart Traffic Lights Avoid Inching Forward When Waiting at the Light
Playful Blacktop Paths
The Baltimore Crosswalks Have been Given a Creative Twist
Smart Parking Devices
The ‘Find My Car Smarter’ App is the Solution to all Your Drivin
Self-Driving Car Commercials
The Hyundai Empty Car Convoy Ad Demonstrates Smart Caring Features
Interactive Gallery Apps
Prophets' Innovative Experience Lets People Interact with Art
Exotic Italian Virtual Tours
Google Street View Whisks You Away On A Virtual Tour Venice-Stlye
Handheld Home Monitors
Launched at CES 2015, iDevices Switch Organizes Home Management
Self-Driving Mini-Trucks
The US Marine Corps is Developing a Fully Autonomous Mini-Truck
Music-Streaming Drones
The Spotify PartyDrone Plays Personalized Music to Festival Goers
In-Flight Connectivity Upgrades
AT&T is Bringing 4G LTE to Commercial Planes Starting Late 2015
WiFi-Expanding Drones
This WiFi Drone Will Improve Communications in Disaster-Struck Areas
Drone-Powered Light Shows
The World's First Drone Circus Will Take Place in Amsterdam in 2015
Amazing Vein-Mapping Goggles
The Smart Vein Locator Projects Patient's Veins onto Their Skin
3D Iconic Painting Recreations
Ekho Brings 'The Battle of Buda' to Life in This Reinterpretation
Carbon Fiber Electric Bikes
The Haibike Xduro FullCarbon Bike Has a High-Tech Carbon Fiber Design
Railway WiFi Services
New Delhi Railway Station is Rolling Out Free WiFi Access
Communicative Crash-Avoiding Apps
TheBikeShieldApp Aims to Prevent Bike Collision Accidents
Open Broadband Platforms
This Satellite Company Factors the Internet of Things into Its Expansion
3D Space Simulating Software
This Space Simulation Software Gives us a New View of Outer Space
Pedestrian-Detecting Cars
Google's Self-Driving Car Has Been Advanced to Understand Hand Signals