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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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