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We must remember that the journey of VR started in the 90s with the Nintendo Boy but it really
            did not catch on. Now the case seems different as the means of experiencing AR/VR has become
            less expensive. Also, there is a lot more on offer and we are all connected all the time at least via
            our smartphones.

            VR Simulator devices represent the behaviour of physical or abstract
            systems. VR Simulation technology is used a lot in training. They
            are used 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 used
            to treat autistic children and phobias.
                                                                                        VR Simulation technology



                      INTERNET OF THINGS

            The 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 centre 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 the optimized waste
            management systems, traffic systems 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
                     Mimo monitor             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 ageing 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 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.         Smart thermostats


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