Artificial Intelligence will aid management across agriculture, water, energy and transport. In agriculture, AI can improve the monitoring of environmental conditions and crop yields. AI can also manage the supply and demand of renewable energy using deep learning, predictive capabilities, and intelligent grid systems. Finally, AI can help reduce traffic congestion, improve the transport of cargo and enable autonomous (or self-driving) cars. This positive impact on the environment somewhat explains the broad harnessing of AI to contribute to managing environmental and global climate change.
Taking this a step further, new robotic technology could radically change the way underground pipes and streets are repaired, minimising disruption for future citizens, visitors, and commuters. The Self Repairing Cities programme is part of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) award to balancing the impact of city infrastructure engineering on natural systems using robots.
