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VR Simulator devices represent the behaviour
                 of physical or abstract systems. VR Simulation

                 technology is used a lot in training. It is 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 also used
                 to treat autistic children and phobias.                           VR Simulation Technology

                 VR also allows architects,  engineers, and designers to visualise  and explore 3D models  of
                 buildings and other structures, making it easier to identify issues and make adjustments before
                 construction begins.

                    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 that creates 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, enabled 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 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS),
                        Mimo Monitor           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.

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                      Using your smartphone’s range  of sensors  (Accelerometer,  Gyro, Video, Proximity,
                      Compass, GPS, etc.)  and  connectivity  options,  (Cell,  Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,  NFC, etc.)  you
                      have a well-equipped IoT device in your pocket that can automatically monitor your
                      movements, location and workouts throughout the day.







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