Smart lighting – adaptive, automated lighting technology – has emerged as a critical tool for creating more efficient, resilient, and liveable urban environments. The history of smart lighting traces back to the early 2000s. Advancements in LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology presented significant advantages over traditional lighting sources.
With the emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the 2010s, the benefits of smart lighting have truly escalated, utilizing advanced sensors, network connectivity, and automation to further increase energy efficiency as well as improve safety and functionality. Furthermore, the network of connected lighting offers the potential to deliver a range of other services beneficial to the efficient management of cities, such as environmental monitoring.
