NSF supports Array of Things prototype in Chicago - Science Nation

The video discusses the Array of Things, an urban sensing project in Chicago supported by the National Science Foundation. It involves 500 computer nodes collecting data on various livability factors like climate, air quality, and traffic. The project aims to improve urban living through real-time data analysis, enabling practical upgrades such as safer pedestrian routes and efficient road treatments. The nodes are designed to balance cost, size, and reliability while ensuring privacy by purging images after data extraction. The data is accessible to experts and the public, with potential expansion to other cities.

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