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Smart Cities: London and Beyond

Smart city technologies are transforming how we live and move around, using data and technology to create more efficient and sustainable urban environments.

mysimulator teamUpdated June 2026≈ 3 min read▶ Open the simulation

The 'London Datastore' was a pioneer in open data.

The 'London Datastore' was a pioneer in open data. It allows developers to build apps (like Citymapper) that navigate the city better than any central planner could.

Milton Keynes is a testbed for autonomous delivery robots (Starship Te

Milton Keynes is a testbed for autonomous delivery robots (Starship Technologies). Little white robots roam the streets delivering groceries, co-existing with pedestrians.

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Manchester uses AI to control traffic lights, prioritizing buses and c

Manchester uses AI to control traffic lights, prioritizing buses and cyclists to reduce pollution. Streetlights dim when no one is around to save energy.

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What are smart cities?

Smart cities are efficient cities. By connecting the physical infrastructure to a digital brain, UK cities are becoming more livable and sustainable.

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