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Latest Technological Developments
Technology plays a major role in our daily and social life. Latest technologies are evolving every
day across the globe. To keep ourselves updated, it is important for us to know about the latest
technological developments. There are a number of latest technological developments. Some
of them are Internet of Things, 3D Printing and Robotic Process Automation. Let us learn about
these in detail.
INTERNET OF THINGS
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 center 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 optimised waste management
system, traffic system 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
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 aging 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 Mimo monitor
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.
IoT is here to stay and expand. Many new utilities with rich
functionality can be built which will revolutionise our lives.
Smart thermostats
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