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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 optimized 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                   Mimo monitor
                  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.
                                               IoT is  here to stay and expand.  Many new utilities  with rich
                                               functionality can be built which will revolutionize our lives. Think of
                                               driverless cars and an automatically managed traffic system using
                                               IoT sensors, which result in zero accidents. Truly, in the world of IoT,

                       Smart thermostats       only our imagination is our ultimate limit.


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