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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 your money on your utility bills.              Smart thermostats



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