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We must remember that the journey of VR started in the 90s with the Nintendo Virtual 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 in training. It is 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 also used to
                  treat autistic children and phobias.




                            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 that create 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 optimised waste

                  management systems, traffic systems 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), 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 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 your money on your utility bills.



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