
Google’s Sidewalk Labs aims at developing smart city technologies further. Image source: Shutterstock (#416594611)
The Google-backed smart city tech company “Sidewalk Labs” launched is going to expand its reach with a network of themed labs. They will provide products focused on issues such as citizen engagement, internet connectivity, transportation and access to public space. The first four have been named Build Lab which deal with housing affordability. Care Lab takes care of health challenges low-income residents face. Manage Lab focuses on how cities can use data to relieve budget pressures and improve efficiency. Model Lab explores tools to make transportation more affordable and sustainable.
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