Industrial Talk is onsite at OMG, Q1 Meeting and talking to Dennis Dokter, Smart City Lead with Nexus Leeds about "Smart City - A journey to improving the quality of life".

Scott MacKenzie and Dennis Dokter discussed the evolution of smart cities beyond digitization, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing quality of life and involving the community in the development process. Later, they explored the role of Nexus and White Rose Park in fostering innovation and making cities smarter, with a focus on partnerships with universities and businesses. They also discussed the importance of scaling innovation in local communities, highlighting the need for trust, public engagement, and policy considerations. Finally, they emphasized the importance of measuring the impact of new technologies and interventions in real-life settings.

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"Smart Cities" and its development with a focus on improving quality of life.

Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to Industrial Talk Podcast, discusses Smart Cities with Dennis Dokter from University of Leeds.
Dennis: Community is passionate about their work, and Scott MacKenzie is impressed by their dedication.
Scott MacKenzie: Smart cities are about improving quality of life, not just digitizing products and services.

Using technology to improve city infrastructure and quality of life.

Scott MacKenzie and Dennis discuss the importance of engaging citizens in the development of new technologies.
Dennis explains how Nexus and White Rose Park can be used as test beds and living labs for new technologies.
Companies developing innovative solutions for carbon accounting, air quality, and mental stress in the veterinary industry.

Innovation, smart cities, and economic growth.

Dennis discusses the criteria for becoming a member of Nexus, which includes innovation and collaboration with the university.
Dennis showcases a smart city project in partnership with White Rose Park and Morley in Leeds, using data sets to measure the impact of interventions.
Dennis discusses how people's behavior around delivery robots is changing, from initial skepticism to normalization.
Research shows that as people become more accustomed to seeing delivery robots, they begin to adapt their behavior around them.
Dennis hopes to gain trust from industry, policy makers, and society through collaboration.
Innovation is core to economic growth, as every job in R&D needs jobs in the periphery, leading to increased jobs and economic activity.

Using public engagement to improve urban planning.

Dennis emphasizes the importance of public engagement and trust in the development of new technologies.
Dennis discusses the potential for scaling the concept of random control groups within the region and beyond.
Dennis Dokter talks about Nexus Leeds and their mission to impact the future positively.
Scott MacKenzie encourages listeners to engage with OMG's Q1 meeting and Industrial Talk platform.

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