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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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