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We must remember that the journey of VR started 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 of 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


                 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
                 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 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.             Smart thermostats



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