Neurochallenges in smart cities: state-of-the-art, perspectives, and research directions
2024

Neuroscience and Smart Cities: Challenges and Directions

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Author Information

Author(s): Özkaynak Begüm, Aras Necati, Daloğlu Çetinkaya İrem, Ersoy Cem, Durmaz İncel Özlem, Koca Mutlu, Nalça İrem, Onay Turgut Tüzün, Öncü Sinan, Ülger Vatansever Berivan, Yücesoy Eda, Yücesoy Can A.

Primary Institution: Boğaziçi University, Istanbul, Türkiye

Hypothesis

How can neuroscientific and neurotechnological solutions contribute to the development of smart cities?

Conclusion

Integrating human dimensions with technology is crucial for realizing the vision of smart cities.

Supporting Evidence

  • Smart city research is fragmented and heavily technology-driven.
  • Neuroscience can enhance urban design by addressing human needs and behaviors.
  • Real-time sensing designs inspired by the brain can improve urban systems.

Takeaway

This study looks at how brain science can help make cities better for people by using technology wisely.

Methodology

The study conducted a bibliometric analysis of literature on smart cities using data from the Scopus database between 2018 and 2022.

Potential Biases

Potential risks include prioritizing short-term technological gains over long-term societal needs.

Limitations

The analysis is primarily quantitative and may not capture the full depth of the research landscape.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3389/fnins.2024.1279668

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