PJ Farr considers the challenge for smart cities and what UK plc must do to compete in this new arena.

A digital twin, IoT and advanced 5G technologies are set to improve mobility, air quality, noise pollution, water management, and emissions across an area in Las Vegas.

What should the home of the future look like? How should it work to enhance the lives of those living it and minimise its and its occupants’ impact on the planet?