Day 2 of the Smart City Summit & Expo 2026 shifted focus from announcements to real-world implementations, as exhibitors demonstrated how emerging technologies are being applied across urban governance, infrastructure, and mobility systems, reinforcing the broader push toward digitally connected and sustainable cities.
Among the notable participants, Chunghwa Telecom presented integrated emergency response solutions that extend beyond traditional telecommunications, combining network infrastructure with drone deployment for rapid supply delivery while leveraging AI-enabled surveillance systems capable of detecting traffic incidents, environmental hazards, and infrastructure disruptions in real time to support faster decision-making and public safety measures.
Energy management also emerged as a key theme, with e-Formula Technologies showcasing its city-scale energy management system designed to optimize power distribution by dynamically reallocating electricity based on demand, enabling load balancing during peak hours, controlled shutdowns of power plants, and efficient restart cycles, all while providing real-time outage monitoring – an approach aligned with the increasing adoption of smart grid technologies.
In the security segment, Secom highlighted AI-driven surveillance platforms capable of identifying potential threats through visual analysis, complemented by thermal imaging systems that can detect abnormal body temperatures, reflecting a growing convergence between public safety, health monitoring, and AI analytics despite concerns around false positives in complex real-world scenarios.
Smart infrastructure innovations were further demonstrated by ALTOB, which introduced low-hardware, high-efficiency parking management systems featuring bidirectional license plate recognition, behavioral detection such as loitering, and modular deployment supported by wireless, solar-powered installations, while also addressing EV-related risks through thermal detection systems designed to identify overheating batteries and mitigate potential fire hazards.
On the mobility front, Foxconn continued its push into electric transportation with a smart EV taxi platform equipped with an in-vehicle translation interface to enhance driver-passenger communication, particularly in international markets such as Japan, where the solution is expected to be deployed.
Complementing this, ASUS, through its MAAS division in collaboration with industry partners, showcased a compact autonomous electric bus designed for urban environments, featuring a reconfigured interior layout to maximize passenger flexibility while operating without a driver, underscoring ongoing advancements in autonomous public transport systems.
Collectively, the exhibits on display reflect a broader industry trajectory where AI, connectivity, and electrification are converging to reshape urban ecosystems, with scalability, real-time responsiveness, and sustainability emerging as central pillars in the next phase of smart city development.
