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A Review and Analysis of IoT Enabled Smart Transportation Using Machine Learning Techniques
Abstract:
This study represents the complex terrain of smart transport applications, focusing on the synergistic potential that emerges from the strategic confluence of Machine Learning (ML) and Internet of Things (IoT) methodologies. This review provides insight into how the dynamic nature and large volume of data created by IoT systems make them an excellent environment for the integration of ML approaches by exploring the interplay between these areas. Notably, a wide range of ML algorithms have been reviewed and suggested in the context of smart transportation, with a focus on critical areas such as route optimization, parking management, and accident detection/prevention. A crucial finding from this investigation is the noticeable gap in ML coverage throughout the range of smart lighting systems and parking applications. This highlights the need to refocus on these topics from an ML standpoint, opening the path for future investigation and innovation. This research tackles important topics including sustainability, cost-effectiveness, safety, and time efficiency, highlighting the fascinating possibilities of fusing IoT, ML, and smart mobility. Proactively preventing accidents, expedited parking reservations, cutting-edge street lighting, and accurate route suggestions are just a few benefits of the integration of these technologies. The study does, however, highlight the need for more research, particularly in unexplored areas like parking applications and smart lighting. By bridging these gaps and improving ML and IoT cooperation, smart transportation will be greatly improved and creative solutions for improved urban mobility will be offered.
1. Introduction
The Internet of Things (IoT) is starting to alter the game by combining technological prowess with social effects to solve significant concerns. It functions as a vast, worldwide network that is ideal for meeting all of human requirements. Through the cooperation of digital and physical links, this complex system produces a world that provides several intelligent services. The most recent developments in information and communication technology have made all of this feasible (ICT). The term “Internet of Things” refers to the harmonic amalgamation of data streams gathered from a pantheon of separate things into a virtual terrain, all handled within the framework of the widespread digital infrastructure that underpins the Internet. As a result, every artefact, regardless of typology, that has the fundamental on/off binary and whose operation is inextricably linked to the enormous expanse of the internet ascends to the echelons of an IoT entity [1].
The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and transportation has recently emerged as a critical topic, with major consequences for urban planning, environmental sustainability, and social mobility. Several relevant issues highlight the need for a thorough analysis and evaluation of IoT-enabled smart transportation:
$\bullet$ Technological Advancement: The fast growth of IoT and Machine Learning (ML) technology demands frequent reviews to synthesize new breakthroughs, ensuring that academic and industrial practices stay current.
$\bullet$ Unexplored difficulties and potential: Despite substantial progress, there are still undiscovered difficulties and potential in bringing IoT to transportation. These include issues with data security, scalability, and interaction with existing infrastructure—all of which are critical for the actual deployment of smart transportation systems.
$\bullet$ Emergence of Smart Cities: The global proliferation of smart cities highlights the growing necessity for urban planners and politicians to understand how IoT might enhance transportation—a critical aspect of urban infrastructure.
$\bullet$ Environmental and Social Implications: Addressing transportation's environmental and social implications, such as emissions and accessibility, is critical. While IoT offers possible answers, they require extensive investigation and research.
This article aims to fill these gaps by providing an in-depth study and analysis of current IoT applications in smart transportation, with an emphasis on integration, obstacles, and prospective improvements. The goals are as follows:
$\bullet$ Present a current synthesis of the most recent research in IoT-enabled transportation, offering a condensed overview of current trends and developments.
$\bullet$ Identify and ponder on topics that have gotten scant attention in previous literature, such as the function of IoT in smart lighting and parking in the transportation industry.
$\bullet$ Provide Practical Insights: Provide insights and recommendations that are immediately useful to practitioners, policymakers, and field researchers.
$\bullet$ Set a Research Direction: Propose future research directions, focusing on areas where IoT and ML may further develop smart mobility.
2. Background Work
3. Smart Transportation Systems
4. Applications of Smart Transportation
5. Real-Life Examples of Smart Cities with Smart Transportation Around the Globe
6. Challenges and Future Work
7. Conclusion
This research looks on the successful use of Machine Learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart transportation. It reveals numerous Machine Learning methods and their applications in areas such as improving traffic flow, smart parking, and accident detection systems utilizing IoT data. One important discovery is the identification of a huge gap in the use of ML, notably in smart lighting systems and parking applications. This disparity indicates the need for more study and development in these areas, giving chances for innovation. These developments have the potential to make cities more efficient, safe, and sustainable.
This study analyzes the successful application of Machine Learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in smart transportation. It reveals several ML algorithms and their applications in domains like improving traffic flow, smart parking, and accident detection systems utilizing data from IoT. A noteworthy conclusion is the detection of a considerable gap in implementing ML, notably in smart lighting systems and parking applications. This gap emphasizes the need for greater research and development in these areas, giving chances for innovation. These developments might lead to more efficient, safe, and sustainable urban settings.
The data used to support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon request.
The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.