Tosin Ojo

Thanks for an interesting read Tosin! I love thinking of all the ways IoT could disrupt and improve travel, from adjusting the flow of traffic, or providing alternate routes and real-time updates. I don’t drive much, but when I do, I rely a lot on Waze to get me where I need to go. I’d love to see something similar for commuters who walk or take the train. Maybe there’s a way IoT could optimize walking/commuter routes for people like me who rely on the subway (or at least I used to!)

This was interesting Tosin! I did not know that IoT could be found in transportation. Thinking about it now, it could totally expand in not just how and where we drive but also in cars inself. In your article you mentioned about the creating connected vehicles to let you know when your car needs maintenance, and the feeling you have when taking your car to Pepboys (I know the feeling)! I had an interested idea to incorporate AI with not only car maintenance, but when you are in a car accident, and having some sore of AI reading your car to find out what all needs to be fixed (especially since in this time, insurance adjusters may not come to you because of the current pandemic). Super interesting, as i can see so many cool IoT happening in the transportation industry!

As I read through this I thought of self driving cars. The V2V concept would solve a lot of the self driving car concerns. If all the vehicles talked to each other, they would know exactly what each was doing. What I never thought of was the V2X concept. If a vehicle was connected to every sensor, it would know if there was someone in the street a mile up and slow down. I think IoT at this scale would be as disruptive to the transportation industry as Uber has been.

However, as you may know by now, I am always scared for the security of the internet (or lack there of). As more connections are made between devices, there are more opportunities for bad people to do bad things. There have been numerous stories of standard cars being hacked and the hacker gaining control. Do I think this means we should stop? No, it just means we have to make sure companies are taking software security as seriously as they take crash safety.

Great job writing this Tosin! I have always been fascinated with Tesla and I think they are another great example of a disruption in the transportation industry, Not only are they using the IoT to create a more seamless ride for customers but they are also making it more safe to drive, with enhanced sensors and automatic driving it is hard not to feel safe in one of these. Many other cars are beginning to adapt to these features as well and they are very helpful. I would love to learn more about the sensor in the lights and how they work. That seems to be very interesting since in Philadelphia their is a light every foot it feels like.

Another great point your brought up was the use of Google Maps and Waze. Now Waze in my opinion out performs Google maps because of the features telling you “cop ahead” or “parked car on the side of the road ahead” Those things are beyond helpful for people. Waze has become the new app to have when hitting traffic and it performs to the highest standards.