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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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