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We must remember that the journey of VR started in the 90s with the Nintendo Boy but it really
                 did not catch on. Now the case seems different as the means of experiencing AR/VR has become
                 less expensive. Also, there is a lot more on offer and we are all connected all the time at least via
                 our smartphones.

                 VR Simulator devices represent the behaviour of physical or abstract
                 systems. VR Simulation technology is used a lot in training. They
                 are used to train bus drivers and pilots. Surgeons can develop their
                 surgical skills through simulation on digital patients. Architects can
                 create a walk-through model of their projects. VR therapy is used
                 to treat autistic children and phobias.
                                                                                            VR Simulation technology


                           INTERNET OF THINGS


                 The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a buzzword nowadays throughout the world. It is a
                 system of connected computing devices, mechanical and digital machines for creating a virtual
                 network where a monitoring centre ensures that everything is working smoothly. Each connected
                 device has a unique identifier and can transfer data over the network without any human
                 intervention. The connected devices gather and share data about their usage and their operative

                 environment. The devices can be your smartphones, refrigerators, televisions, washing machines,
                 etc. You must have heard about smart cities. They can be developed with the optimized waste
                 management systems, traffic systems and efficient energy use by IoT. A lightbulb that can be
                 switched on using a smartphone app, a motion sensor or a smart thermostat in your office or a
                 connected streetlight are examples of IoT devices.

                                                  Neil Gross famously  said in  1999, “In  the next century, planet
                                                  earth  will don  an electronic  skin.  It will use  the  Internet  as  a
                                                  scaffold to support and transmit its sensations”

                                                  The concept of IoT has unbelievable potential in many
                                                  businesses and industries. To check on SIDS (Sudden Infant
                                                  Death Syndrome), the  Mimo monitor is a new kind of infant
                          Mimo monitor            monitor that provides parents with real-time information about

                 their baby’s respiration, skin temperature, body position and activity level on their smartphones.
                 You can monitor an ageing family member by using a wearable alarm button and other wireless
                 sensors placed around the home. The BeClose system can track your

                 loved one’s daily routine and give you peace of mind for their safety
                 by alerting you to any serious disruptions detected in their normal
                 schedule. Smart thermostats like the Nest–use sensors, real-time
                 weather forecasts and the actual activity in your home during the day
                 to reduce your monthly energy usage by up to  30%. Keeping you
                 more comfortable and offering to save you money on your utility bills.         Smart thermostats



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