What is the Internet of Things? What's up Engineering Lovers, my name is Igor Felipe and have you heard of IOT? If you've never heard of it, stop here and I'll give you an idea of what it is, and don't forget to leave that thumbs up to help us spread the word.
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is a system of interrelated computing devices, and has the ability to transfer data over a network without the need for humans to interact. Think like that, an object on the internet of things could be a person with a heart monitor implant, an animal on the farm with a biochip transponder, a car that has built-in sensors to alert the driver when tire pressure is low or when any another natural or artificial product that can receive an IP address and thus be able to transfer data over a network. Increasingly, organizations in various industries are using IoT to operate more efficiently and better understand customers, thereby offering an improved service, improving decision making and increasing business value.
But how does this Internet of Things work? An IoT ecosystem consists of smart, web-enabled devices that use embedded systems, such as processors, sensors and communication hardware, to collect, send and act on the data they acquire from their environments. IoT devices collect data and send it to the cloud to be analyzed or depending on the application can be accessed locally depending on security requirements.
Sometimes, these devices communicate with other related devices and act based on information obtained from the other. Devices do most of the work without human intervention, although human interaction is still necessary, for example, to configure them, provide instructions or access data for decision making. IoT can also use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to help make data collection processes easier and more dynamic.
But why is IoT important? The Internet of Things helps people to live and work smarter, as well as gain control over what they are monitoring. A great application for the Internet of Things is in home use, where several applications for home automation are already available.
Want an example? This device is a smart socket that can be installed in any light box inside your home, allowing you to control a socket or a light either by the switch or the cell phone screen. You can configure this device to be turned on at certain times, making problems like leaving the light on in your house no longer a problem, because with an internet connection, you can access it through your cell phone and turn it off.
Or more than just turning off and turning on a lamp, you can make more advanced applications. You can configure your book reading device to communicate with the outlet, making sure that every time you sit down to read a book on your tablet, the lamp will turn on automatically. A home automation company can also use the IoT to monitor and manipulate mechanical and electrical systems in a building remotely.
On a broader scale, smart cities can help citizens reduce waste and energy consumption. But it doesn't stop there, IoT is already essential for business. IoT provides companies with a real-time view of how their systems really work, providing information on everything from machine performance to supply chain and logistics operations.
IoT allows companies to automate processes and reduce labor costs. It also reduces waste and improves service delivery, making it cheaper to manufacture and deliver of goods, as well as providing transparency in customer transactions. As I mentioned, the Internet of Things offers several benefits for organizations.
Some benefits are sector specific and others are applicable to various sectors. Some of the common benefits of IoT allow companies to: monitor their business processes; improve the customer experience; save time and money; increase employee productivity; integrate and adapt business models; make better business decisions; and end up generating more more revenue. The IoT encourages companies to rethink the way they approach their business and provides the tools to improve their strategy.
IoT is generally more abundant in manufacturing, transportation and utilities organizations, making use of IoT sensors and other devices. However, it also found use cases for organizations in the agriculture, infrastructure and home automation sectors , leading some organizations to digital transformation. For example, IoT can benefit farmers in agriculture, making their job much easier.
Field sensors can collect data on rainfall, humidity, temperature and soil analysis, in addition to other factors, which would help to automate agricultural techniques. We have a video on the channel that talks about Agriculture 4. 0.
Check here on the card that you will see how the use of technology has helped in the field. The ability to monitor operations around the infrastructure is also a factor that the IoT can help with. Think of an application in a location that suffers from constant earthquakes or earthquakes.
Sensors can be used to monitor minimal changes, communicating with other sensors, indicating to residents that they should look for a safer location. Other sensors, for example, can be used to monitor events or changes in structures, bridges and other types of buildings. This brings benefits, such as cost savings, time savings, changes in the quality of workflow and less use of paper.
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