Urban visual-spatial intelligence: linking human and sensor perception for sustainable urban development

Urban visual-spatial intelligence: linking human and sensor perception for sustainable urban development

Understanding urban perception enhances urban intelligence research, aiding sustainable development and smart city. Urban Visual-Spatial Intelligence (UVSI) integrates human and sensor perception. This Perspective explores UVSI’s potential for sustainable development, identifies research gaps, and o...

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Main Authors:	Qihao Weng, Qianbao Hou, Zhixing Chen, Jón Atli Benediktsson, Paolo Gamba, Devis Tuia, Fan Zhang, Yonghao Xu, Meiliu Wu, Na Li, Michael Batty
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Nature Portfolio 2025-08-01
Series:	npj Urban Sustainability
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s42949-025-00256-2
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