Singapore’s 2019 IoT plans: Autonomous vehicles, smart lamp posts, faster internet

The Internet of Things (IoT) is big on the Singapore government’s roadmap for 2019. In an article posted in the Singapore government website, GovTech, entitled “10 tech developments to look forward to in 2019,” it said autonomous vehicles — cars, buses and flying taxis — would become more commonplace in the city state in the coming year. “Both the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore will see driverless shuttle buses navigating their campuses in 2019,” the article noted. “Meanwhile, German company Volocopter will be conducting test flights of their electric air taxis, which seat two passengers each and can fly autonomously or via remote control. Testbed air spaces have yet to be determined, but remember to keep your eyes on the skies!” it added. Based in Stuttgart, the company is said to be building the world’s first manned fully electric and safe air taxis and to date has raised a total of €31.2 million (US$35.5 million) in funding over 3 rounds.