Smart Cities of AI Robots and Autonomous Vehicles
The Vision for 2030
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Authors: Paras Chawla, Rohit Anand, Shubham Mahajan
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 3 5 9 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 3 8 3 6 0 - 1
Smart Cities of AI Robots and Autonomous Vehicles: The Vision for 2030 explores the transformative potential and challenges of integrating AI-powered robots and autonomous ve… Read more
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- Provides a thorough examination of the current state of AI technologies, robotics, and their applications within urban settings
- Discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles in urban transportation systems, exploring topics such as safety, regulatory frameworks, infrastructure requirements, and societal implications
- Includes case studies and examples from existing smart city initiatives around the world
Part I: AI-Powered Urban Mobility and Traffic
1. Autonomous Vehicles in Urban Mobility
2. AI in Airport Operations
3. AI Drones for Monitoring and Security
4. AI-Powered Logistics and Delivery
Part II: AI-Powered Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability
5. Smart Agriculture with AI and Drones
Part III: AI-Powered Living and Service Industries
6. Household and Hospitality Robots
Part IV: Cross-Sectoral Applications and Considerations
7. Social Equity and Inclusion in Smart Cities
8. Human-Machine Interaction and User Experience
9. Cybersecurity and Resilience
10. Governance, Ethics, and Regulatory Frameworks
Part V: Challenges and Prospects for Smart Cities
11. Environmental Sustainability Through AI
12. The Future of Employment and AI's Economic Impact
13. Emerging Technologies and Future Trends
14. Global Case Studies and Practical Insights
15. Critical Perspectives on AI and Autonomous Technologies in Smart Cities Conclusion and Future Directions
• Summarizing the 2030 Vision for Smart Cities
• Addressing Upcoming Challenges and Sustainable Urban Development
• The Continuous Evolution of Smart Cities and Technologies
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Language: English
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Paras Chawla
Dr Paras Chawla received his B.Tech. (Honors) and M.Tech. degrees in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Kurukshetra University and a Ph.D. from Thapar University, Patiala. He completed a one-year online postgraduate program in artificial intelligence and machine learning from Purdue University, USA, and a master's program from IBM. He has more than 20 years of academic, administrative, research, and industry experience and is currently working as Zonal Head-IT Academics at iNurture Education Solutions Pvt. Ltd and Amity University Haryana
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Rohit Anand
Dr Rohit Anand is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at G. B. Pant DSEU Okhla-1 Campus (formerly G.B. Pant Engineering College), Government of NCT of Delhi. He has teaching experience of almost 22 years and has published 19 books and 20 research papers
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Shubham Mahajan
Dr. Shubham Mahajan, a distinguished member of prestigious organizations such as IEEE, ACM, and IAENG, boasts an impressive academic and professional background. He earned his B.Tech. degree from Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, his M.Tech. degree from Chandigarh University, and his Ph.D. degree from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU) in Katra, India.
Dr. Mahajan has a remarkable track record in the field of artificial intelligence and image processing, holding an impressive portfolio of eleven Indian patents, as well as one Australian and one German patent. His contributions to the field are further evidenced by his extensive publication record, which includes over 100+ articles published in peer-reviewed journals, conferences and 10+ books. His research interests span a wide array of topics, encompassing image processing, video compression, image segmentation, fuzzy entropy, nature-inspired computing methods, optimization, data mining, machine learning, robotics, and optical communication. Notably, his dedication and expertise have earned him the 'Best Research Paper Award' from ICRIC 2019, published by Springer in the LNEE series.
In recognition of his exceptional achievements, Dr. Mahajan has received numerous accolades and honours throughout his career. These include the Best Student Award in 2019, the IEEE Region-10 Travel Grant Award in 2019, the 2nd runner-up prize in the IEEE RAS HACKATHON in 2019 (held in Bangladesh), the IEEE Student Early Researcher Conference Fund (SERCF) in 2020, the Emerging Scientist Award in 2021, and the IEEE Signal Processing Society Professional Development Grant in 2021. His commitment to excellence in research was further underscored by his receipt of the Excellence in Research Award in 2023.
Dr. Mahajan's impact extends beyond the realm of academia. He has served as a Campus Ambassador for IEEE, representing esteemed institutions such as IIT Bombay, Kanpur, Varanasi, Delhi, as well as various multinational corporations. His active engagement in fostering international research collaborations reflects his enthusiasm for advancing the frontiers of knowledge and innovation on a global scale.