The Smart Village app is part of the "Smart Social Hub" project of the Municipalities of Pula and Teulada, which provides residents and non-resident tourists with easy access to medical care and remote support, improving emergency management and the quality of life in remote hamlets. The app's content will continually evolve, including socio-educational features to improve the independence of the elderly, support children's education, and promote innovation and collaboration among residents, as well as innovative sports initiatives such as birdwatching and orienteering, and location-based games like geocaching. These services offer opportunities for socialization, recreation, and the valorization of local natural resources, fostering a sense of community and well-being.
The project is funded by the GAL SULCIS IGLESIENTE CAPOTERRA E CAMPIDANO DI CAGLIARI PSR Sardinia 2014-2022, LOCAL ACTION PLAN "QUALITY AND SUSTAINABILITY FOR AN INTEGRATED RURAL DISTRICT", OPERATION 19.2.12 SMART VILLAGE - ESSENTIAL SERVICES FOR THE RURAL POPULATION - SUPPORT FOR INVESTMENTS AIMED AT INTRODUCING, IMPROVING, OR EXPANDING BASIC SERVICES AT THE LOCAL LEVEL, INCLUDING CULTURAL-RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RELATED INFRASTRUCTURE. CALL CODE NO. 78142.
The app's main features are:
"Save Your Life": an emergency button that activates a teleconsultation via phone call with healthcare workers or local representatives;
Multimedia socio-educational content (text, audio, video, images);
Geolocation and assisted route navigation;
Proximity interaction (Beacon): interaction with strategic points in the area to activate proximity content.
To view the content, an internet connection is required.