Managerial Visions - Stories of Upgrading and Maintaining the Public Restroom with IoT

Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into the intersection of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and public restroom management. Examine the motivations behind introducing networked devices in public facilities and their impact on governance strategies. Discover the concept of "managerial visions" and how it shapes labor, compliance, and resource access in non-traditional computing environments. Learn from a case study in Seattle, Washington, that combines archival research, participant observation, and interviews to uncover the implications of IoT implementation in public spaces. Gain insights into the potential consequences of cost-reducing efficiencies and regulatory techniques enabled by connected devices. Consider the broader implications for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) research as it expands beyond white-collar settings.

Managerial Visions: Stories of Upgrading and Maintaining the Public Restroom with IoT