Projects
Portable Inference: Gesture Recognition for Civic Engagement
Creating gesture-based micro surveys to increase civic engagement, allowing quick feedback at events and public spaces through intuitive physical interactions.
GCU Partnership: IoT to Reduce Heat-Related Injuries
Implementing IoT devices on hiking trails to reduce heat-related incidents, providing real-time data and predictive analytics for safer outdoor experiences.
The Valley App: Regional Mobile App for Civic Engagement
Piloting a regional smart mobile app to enhance citizen engagement, streamline communication, and simplify access to municipal services.
Innovation Workshops: Facilitating Collaboration for Regional Growth
Convening civic leaders to explore emerging technologies, fostering collaboration and problem-solving for urban challenges.
ARPA Phoenix: Digital Funding Distribution
Distributing $17.5 million via digital payments to support families and workforce recovering from COVID-19.
AI Roadshow: Governance, Use Case, and Enterprise Planning
Convening workshops to explore AI use cases, fostering innovation, and supporting enterprise planning.
Extended Reality (XR): Enhancing Civic Engagement and Tourism
Using AR/VR to enhance civic engagement and historical tourism, fostering community involvement and economic growth.
Digital Twin: Municipal Infrastructure Optimization
Deploying digital twins to optimize infrastructure management and enhance collaboration.
Automedi: Plastic Circularity to Reduce Waste
Revolutionizing plastic waste management with 3D printing vending machines, creating usable products and promoting sustainable practices.
Broadband Taskforce: Convening the Region for Internet Equity
A regional taskforce addressing digital equity through connectivity, affordability, devices, and literacy.
Autonomous Vehicles: Piloting Transit Solutions Across the Valley
Testing autonomous transit solutions across varied environments to enhance connectivity, improve urban mobility, and foster regional collaboration.