The coronavirus should also accelerate the trend to develop smart cities, as local governments seek to improve health tracking and containment capabilities for future pandemics. Similar to how 9/11 resulted in increased security checks at airports and office buildings, so might the coronavirus pandemic lead to increased health monitoring in major public spaces. As a result, we see increased demand for biosecurity hardware and activities, as well as increased use of artificial intelligence and other related technologies.
Biosecurity and health monitoring to prevent spread of coronavirus and ensure social distancing during pandemics. Smart phone disease surveillance, contact tracing. Use of drone and facial recognition technology.
Smart Buildings & Infrastructure - Hospitals, schools, apartments, airports, and office buildings to implement better security, sanitation and disease mitigation practices. Enhanced health screening in public spaces - facial temperatures, vaccination history, air quality tracking.
Smart transportation— autonomous cars, trucks, ships for e-Commerce efficiency.
