Human-IST / Smart Cities

Smart buildings and cities for a better environment

The project

Only a small step divides smart habitats from smart cities, and the researchers at Human-IST are determined to take it. Having begun their work in the field of smart habitats, the researchers at the University of Fribourg are now broadening their activities to encompass smart cities. Their objective is to conduct research aimed at developing new interactive technologies (e.g., cognitive computing) that focus on human values and promote well-being in urban environments, including mobility and more.

The Foundation's commitment

The Human-IST Research Center was created in 2015 with the support of the University of Fribourg Foundation. The Center's creation aligns with the University of Fribourg's interdisciplinary profile and addresses current needs and reflections on the role of new technologies in our societies with a principal focus on the human element. Having helped launch Human-IST, the University of Fribourg Foundation has decided to continue assisting the Center in its development. With this project, Human-IST is being endowed with a second Chair, in partnership with La Poste Suisse. 

Acknowledgments

We sincerely thank our partner, La Poste Suisse SA, for this innovative collaboration geared towards the needs of the future.