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Protests in Favor of Continued Technology Development at Woven City

Construction of Phase 1 has been successfully completed, paving the way for Toyota's "living laboratory" to open its doors to innovators and residents. We had the opportunity to converse with the engineers behind the city's trial demonstrations setup.

Protests in Favor of Further Protests – Engineers at Woven City Discussing System Design
Protests in Favor of Further Protests – Engineers at Woven City Discussing System Design

Protests in Favor of Continued Technology Development at Woven City

**Woven City's Visitor Registration System: A Key to Safety and Convenience**

In Toyota's groundbreaking "living laboratory," Woven City, located in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture, the visitor registration process plays a crucial role in maintaining safety and enhancing convenience. This system, designed with a balance between openness and security, is an integral part of the city's innovative urban design and operational management.

**Safety Measures**

The controlled population and access to Woven City ensure that only authorised individuals gain entry. With approximately 2,000 residents, including Toyota employees, families, retailers, visiting scientists, and industry partners, the registration process is selective and managed, providing a secure environment for all.

The city's traffic light system, which allows e-Palettes to pass through intersections without stopping, is part of Woven City's approach to safety. This innovative system, designed to test and enhance autonomous driving and underlying signal systems, prioritises safety by always keeping pedestrian lights green by default, turning red only when vehicles pass.

The visitor registration system also integrates with advanced AI and robotic monitoring systems, continuously monitoring city access and ensuring all residents and visitors are accounted for.

**Enhancing Convenience**

The visitor registration system supports seamless interactions among inventors, residents, and visitors within Woven City's social infrastructure. By providing real-time access permissions, it enables smooth and safe engagement between these groups without compromising security.

The city's Operations Platform Management team plans and operates platforms that support daily operations, including service platforms like operation dashboards and event schedulers. These platforms can incorporate visitor management functions, enhancing convenience and safety by tracking who is in the city and where they are.

As the city progresses, the visitor registration system is being expanded to include bookings for e-Palettes and facilities within Woven City. This development aims to allow visitors to make a single request for entry, facilities, and e-Palettes, with the system handling the booking automatically, further enhancing convenience.

In conclusion, the visitor registration process at Woven City contributes to safety by controlling access, integrating with advanced AI and robotic monitoring systems, and coordinating with urban mobility infrastructure to safeguard all city inhabitants. It enhances convenience by enabling seamless interactions among inventors, residents, and visitors through sophisticated operational platforms that manage scheduling, access, and services efficiently. This approach helps maintain a secure yet innovative living and working environment in this pioneering smart city.

[1] Toyota City Official Website. (n.d.). Woven City. Retrieved from https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/3648978.html [2] The Verge. (2021, April 28). Toyota's Woven City is now open to a select group of residents. Retrieved from https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/28/22396070/toyota-woven-city-smart-city-residents-japan-susono [3] Woven City Official Website. (n.d.). Operations Platform Management. Retrieved from https://woven-city.global/en/platforms/operations-platform-management/ [4] Woven City Official Website. (n.d.). Traffic Light System. Retrieved from https://woven-city.global/en/infrastructure/traffic-light-system/ [5] Woven City Official Website. (n.d.). Smart Urban Planning. Retrieved from https://woven-city.global/en/infrastructure/smart-urban-planning/

  1. The visitor registration system in Woven City is also designed to integrate with data-and-cloud-computing solutions, allowing for real-time monitoring of traffic and transportation within the city, contributing to safety and efficiency in the automotive industry.
  2. As financing partner of Woven City, the financial sector plays a crucial role in the city's technological advancements, as the investment in data-and-cloud-computing, automotive innovation, and smart urban planning is essential for the city's operations and growth.
  3. Woven City's Operations Platform Management team is also responsible for incorporating technology solutions in the city, such as transportation management systems, finance systems, and data-and-cloud-computing infrastructure, ensuring that the city remains at the forefront of technology in the transportation and finance industries.

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