Technology Spotlight
- The Internet of Things is a network of devices that can share data between eachother over the internet. These devices (the 'Things') can be smart appliances or sensors, that collect and share data to and from the internet without human intervention.
- There are many applications of the IOT:
- Smart Homes: Smart thermostats, lights, locks, security systems
- Healthcare: Smart watches that monitor heart rate, water intake, etc.
- Agriculture: Mnitor soil temperature, moisture levels, and other metrics to optimize crop growth
- Manufacturing: Monitor conditions of machinery, predict when maintenance will be necessary
- Transportation: Traffic management systems allowing traffic to flow smoothly
- Retail: Inventory tracking systems (smart shelves) that monitor stock levels