The Arusha Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Authority (AUWSA) is a public utility responsible for ensuring the reliable delivery of clean water to the people of Arusha, Tanzania. However, issues with water bill payments have emerged, which have impacted the AUWSA’s operations and ability to provide a sustainable and affordable water supply service. Late payment of water bills … [Read more...] about A novel and intelligent GSM-based smart prepaid water meter
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Accelerating smart campus development with an extensible framework
In recent years, underwater robots have been an essential focus of marine science and technology applications. Whether it is the application of military tasks or general civil affairs, underwater robots have played a significant role. For example, unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) can work in the sea for a long time, have high maneuverability, and perform various underwater … [Read more...] about Accelerating smart campus development with an extensible framework
Robotics in solid waste handling: From science fiction to reality
It is currently estimated that approximately 55% of the world population lives in urban centers (World Bank, 2020). This is partly caused by phenomena such as the migration of people from rural areas toward cities. A direct consequence of this situation is the increase in solid waste (SW) generation. For more about this article see link … [Read more...] about Robotics in solid waste handling: From science fiction to reality
Alexa-based voice assistant for smart home applications
Today, the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming an essential player in creating a new smart era. The communication through the Internet to IoT devices enables new applications in multiple environments, including smart buildings and cities. The IoT market is projected to grow to 75.4 billion connected devices by 2020. Within the IoT ecosystem, smart home technology is also … [Read more...] about Alexa-based voice assistant for smart home applications
Communication networks for metropolitan e-health applications
The unification of advanced communication technologies with compact sensors has enabled the materialization of e-health applications, such as telemedicine, telemonitoring, e-prescriptions, and health informatics, among others, which have revolutionized the field of health care. An important factor in their successful implementation is the reliability of the communication … [Read more...] about Communication networks for metropolitan e-health applications