Gabriel Sheer@gabrielsheerFrog Design

New Levels of Connectedness: Applying the Internet of Things to Tackle Global Sustainability Challenges

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NEW LEVELS OF CONNECTEDNESS: APPLYING THE INTERNET OF THINGS TO TACKLE GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES

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Formerly “dumb” things are becoming connected

The connected world promises changes galore

Let’s explore what business opportunities this connected world presents, and how will it affect us. Could it make for a more sustainable, resilient future?

WHY ARE WE HERE TODAY?

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AGENDA…

1. INTRO2. STAGE SETTING3. EXERCISE

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SETTING THE STAGE

WHO’S IN THE ROOM?

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SETTING THE STAGE

DEFINE: INTERNET OF THINGS

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SETTING THE STAGE

A NETWORK OF PHYSICAL OBJECTS EMBEDDED WITH ELECTRONICS, SOFTWARE, SENSORS, AND NETWORK CONNECTIVITY THAT ENABLES THESE OBJECTS TO COLLECT AND EXCHANGE DATA

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Source: Wikipedia

SETTING THE STAGE

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES DOES THE IOT PRESENT?

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SENSORS COULD HELP IDENTIFY POINT SOURCE POLLUTION - AND MORE?

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HOW MIGHT WE RETHINK CITIES - AND WORK - IN AN ERA OF CONNECTED, AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES?

WHAT IF YOUR HOME APPLIANCES WERE ALL CONNECTED TO A SYSTEM THAT COULD OPTIMIZE YOUR ENERGY USE?

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WHAT BECOMES POSSIBLE WHEN ASSETS CAN TALK WITH ONE ANOTHER?

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HOW COULD THE IOT CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW FOOD WHERE WE LIVE – OR IN MARGINAL PLACES?

HOW COULD THE IOT HELP CREATE REAL-TIME CONTEXTUAL AWARENESS TO FACILITATE URBAN OPTIMIZATION?

SETTING THE STAGE

WHAT TENSIONS DOES THE IOT POSE?

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HOW MUCH PRIVACY ISWORTH GIVING UP IN EXCHANGE FOR COST SAVINGS, COMFORT AND EFFICIENCY?

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WHAT IS “ENOUGH” CONTROL WHILE ALLOWING OTHERS TO DIRECTLY MANAGE YOUR SUPPLY AND DEMAND?

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IF YOU DON’T BUILD IOT CAPACITY - WHO WILL TAKE OVER THE CONNECTION YOU HAVE WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS?

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WHEN YOUR TOILET IS CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET, WHAT VESTIGE OF PRIVACY REMAINS?

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WHAT WILL REPLACE THE JOBS OF PEOPLE DISPLACED BY AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES?

SETTING THE STAGE

IF THE INTERNET OF THINGS HAPPENS AND BECOMES THE NEW NORMAL… WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

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GROUP EXERCISE1 BOEING 777 ENGINE: CHICAGO > TOKYO = 7 TERABYTES

SOME EXAMPLES

Reimagining the urban kiosk with the LQD Palo: how could existing city infrastructure be leveraged towards new experiences?

How can data and connectivity lead to new contextually-aware experiences in a theme park setting - and beyond?

Vast amounts of data are being generated on industrial items; what new business models could be built around this information?

1 BOEING 777 ENGINE: CHICAGO > TOKYO = 7 TERABYTES

GLOBAL GOOD POST HARVEST-LOSS REDUCTION

RED CROSS FIRE CLUB

27Sensors can be used to develop a essential tools related to fire events. How else could sensors be of service in

improving and saving lives?

EXERCISE

Futurecasting activity: • individuals identify problems that could be

solved by IoT• worksheets for table to

coalesce around 1 idea • present out to room at

end if time

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FROG’S EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

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