Connected devices. Sprawling networks. Massive amounts of data. In a nutshell, that’s the Internet of Things. And there’ve never been more things in the ever-expanding IoT ecosystem. From smart cities and cars to smart stethoscopes and dog collars, the world is becoming more interconnected every day.
It isn’t news that the Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing our lives – IoT is Everywhere. IoT is now portable, wearable, and implantable, creating a ubiquitous and connected universe, and transforming physical objects that surround us into an ecosystem of information that is rapidly changing the way we live. IoT technology has already changed when and where work is done, in almost every industry. Businesses are transitioning to the Internet of Everything (IoE), an unprecedented network connection that encompasses machines, individuals, processes, and data that can have a huge impact on our daily lives.
Smart home: Smart home is the most popular thing which is the application of IoT. There are more than 60,000 people search for the keyword "Smart Home" each month. Moreover, The total amount of funding for Smart Home startups now exceeds $ 2.5bn. IoT devices in the smart home can be used to monitor and control the mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems used in various types of buildings in home automation and building automation systems.
Driverless Cars: One of the most futuristic applications of IoT is the autonomous car. If you have seen the hit TV series Silicon Valley (S1), you would know what we are talking about. These cars that seem like a product from the near future exist today and are mostly under development or prototype stages. The cars don’t have drivers and are sensible enough to take you to your destination on their own. Equipped with tons of devices like sensors, gyroscopes, cloud architecture, internet, and more, these cars sense huge chunks of data on traffic, pedestrians, conditions of the road such speed breakers, potholes, corners, and sharp turns and immediately process them at rapid speeds. This information is passed to the controller which takes corresponding driving decisions. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are crucial aspects of driverless cars as well.
Smarter Natural Disaster Management: The ability to predict, with fine-grained accuracy, the onset of conditions that promote forest fires before they get out of control or even begin, allow containment teams to respond more quickly while enabling first responders to manage targeted evacuations better and more aligned to the real situation in the field. This concept may apply also to the smarter flood detection and/or improved reaction to mudslides, avalanches, earthquakes, and other natural disasters.
Energy management: The integration of sensing and actuation systems, connected to the Internet, is likely to optimize energy consumption as a whole. IoT devices will be integrated into all forms of energy-consuming devices such as switches, power outlets, bulbs, televisions, etc. Also, it can communicate with the utility supply company to effectively balance power generation and energy usage. Those IoT devices can remotely control user's devices or centrally manage them via a cloud-based interface. It also enables advanced functions like scheduling. For example, remotely powering on or off heating systems, controlling ovens, changing lighting conditions.
Smart home: Smart home is most popular thing which is the application of IoT. There are more than 60,000 people search for the keyword "Smart Home" each month. Moreover, The total amount of funding for Smart Home startups now exceeds $ 2.5bn. IoT devices which in the smart home can be used to monitor and control the mechanical, electrical and electronic systems used in various types of buildings in home automation and building automation systems
Smart Hotel Rooms: This might be a little new to you but hotel chains like Hilton are eyeing on the potential of the Internet of things to create better travel and stay experiences to its customers. Replacing card-based door keys with smartphone apps, Hilton ensures to deliver better safety and security to rooms by allowing you to show your smartphone to the room locks to enter. Similarly, the heating and lighting systems are connected to the Internet to enable a personalized experience for visitors. With this feature, you can set lighting according to your preferences and control the temperatures of the heater as well. Besides, you can also check-in easily and get more information on hotel deals and travel suggestions. Who doesn’t want peace of mind during a vacation!
Smarter Healthcare: Wearable devices that detect a host of health problems, potentially before they even occur, and immediately administer life-saving drugs or deploy emergency responders with detailed information placed instantly in their hands or alert family members as-needed. The ideas above barely skim the surface of the deep sea of possibilities afforded by the coming IoT age, and they all share a common (and not accidental) adjective here: “smarter”. If “smart” is defined by the confluence of access to information and the ability to utilize that information in meaningful and appropriate ways, then the promise of the Internet of Things is, simply, a much “smarter” planet that keeps us safer, balances the personal good with the greater good, and improves humankind’s chances at providing a more sustainable legacy for future generations.