Possibilities of implementing educational practices in the field of AI and 3D printing as an element of the development of the Smart City idea

The main objective of the publication is to present the possibilities of using artificial intelligence technology and 3D printing in education as key elements of the development of the Smart City concept. It presents the factors and requirements that determine whether an effective Smart City ecosystem can emerge and be a driving force of social change based on modern technologies. The authors attempt to answer questions regarding the role of AI and 3D printing in the context of shaping the education of the future, the challenges related to implementing these technologies in curricula, and ways of integrating them with teaching processes. It was noted that in the context of 3D printing, there is a lack of educational applications that comprehensively and interactively teach about the essence of this technology, its processes, applications, and possibilities. Taking this into account, the chapter presents the assumptions and structure of the application that guides the user through the process of rapid prototyping based on 3D printing. An important element of this concept is the use of AI at various stages of preparation, implementation and control of 3D printing. Various AI methods and tools can increase the efficiency, as well as the available functionality of such a solution.