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Urban centres worldwide face mounting pressure on mobility, energy efficiency and public services. Augmented reality (AR) overlays digital information onto the physical world, enabling city managers and citizens to make smarter, faster decisions. In the context of smart cities, AR applications streamline everything from parking to public safety.
OBPARK demonstrates this potential by guiding drivers, via mobile screens or wearable displays, to the nearest available parking slot in real time. OBNAV extends the concept indoors: airports and shopping centers use AR overlaid wayfinding arrows to reduce congestion and improve visitor satisfaction. Together, these solutions illustrate how AR can integrate with IoT sensors, 5G connectivity and edge computing to create responsive urban environments.
Case studies show AR implementations can reduce search-related traffic by up to 30 percent and cut average parking times by 40 percent. As 5G networks proliferate and spatial computing tools mature, AR will evolve from novelty to necessity. Cities that adopt AR frameworks will achieve higher operational efficiency, reduced carbon emissions and a more intuitive citizen experience.
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