What Is IoT? How IoT Has Revolutionized Our Day-To-Day Life?

Internet of Things or IoT as it is commonly referred to is quite new as a concept implementation. IoT is something every tech-savvy person wished they had since the internet revolution in the 1990s but they were limited by technology. As Haward Stark said, "I am limited by the technology of my time." (I hope you get the reference!!).


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IoT is a dream come true for millions of current and aspiring tech-entrepreneurs of our generation. It is something that arouses curiosity and a sense of insecurity at the same time. Along the course of this article, we will discuss IoT in detail, its merits, demerits, misconceptions, etc.

So, what are we waiting for, let's dive in folks!


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Internet of Things is a connected network of machines and gadgets such as mobiles, computers, factory machines, home security systems, etc. over the internet. The connectivity enables real-time data exchange with the software to monitor their performance and capture valuable data for real-time operational efficiency.


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IoT is the force behind the superfast evolution of connectivity technologies such as cloud computing, 5G, real-time data analytics, AI and ML, etc.


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Now let us jump to the applications. What does IoT have for my benefit?

At a personal level, IoT is the key facilitator of smart homes. "Hey Siri, play some music" is just one of the many applications of IoT. All the smart home appliances that make our lives easier are connected via the use of IoT. The best part is any device can be independently operated from anywhere irrespective of the geographical location.


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 IoT also has a lot to offer at the industrial level too, with its widespread applications ranging from healthcare to transportation and many more. Let us briefly cover those:


1. Healthcare- IoT enables remote monitoring of a person's health by its use in wearable devices which are also capable of taking independent action in case of a medical emergency. Apple Watch and Oura Ring are the leaders in this segment.


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2. Agriculture- IoT enabled sensors to collect all-around crop data including soil composition, humidity, water requirement, early symptoms of disease, etc. thereby enabling high crop yield.


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3. Transportation- IoT enables driverless cars by integrating vehicle and traffic control, vehicle to vehicle communication, person to vehicle communication, safety, and remote assistance.


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4. Energy Management- IoT-enabled smart homes and smart factories ensure optimal utilization of electricity as it is pre-programmed to work according to the environment and control the machines to reduce energy usage.


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5. Manufacturing- IoT has enabled central integration of plant and machines thereby monitoring performance and optimizing plant productivity. It also enhances worker safety by avoiding outward incidents by monitoring the machines and also enabling predictive maintenance to avoid downtime.


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Advantages:


1. Improves plant efficiency.

2. Increases business profitability.

3. Improves productivity and reduces cost.

4. Gives detailed insights about machine health and enables predictive maintenance.


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Limitations:


1. Complex technology structure is a bit difficult to understand by a beginner.

2. Requires high-security infrastructure to prevent any possible cyber attacks.


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The 5G technology has become a prime enabler of IoT technology like high speed, high bandwidth, and low latency internet are the basic requirements for the smooth functioning of IoT-enabled devices. For more details on Tech such as drones, you can visit my blog.


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IoT presents limitless opportunities for automation and smart management. From autonomous vehicles to remote operations using robots the use cases of IoT are truly limitless.


"We are not limited by technology anymore!!"


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Comments

  1. anshul ojhaFebruary 17, 2022 at 6:55 PM

    Very nicely explained Adheesh . It is a great initiative to element IOT in various faculties .

    Thanks
    Anshul

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    1. adheesh.shah021February 18, 2022 at 2:48 PM

      Thanks a lot dear Anshul for the encouragement. Kindly let me know any domain of your interest, I shall publish a well researched article for the same.
      See you in the next article.
      Adheesh Shah

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  2. UnknownFebruary 18, 2022 at 6:33 PM

    Precisely written, serves as an authentic piece of information for the much talked about technologies.

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    1. adheesh.shah021February 18, 2022 at 8:31 PM

      Thank you for the encouragement.
      If you found value in the post please do share and kindly share any technology topic of your interest and I will publish a well researched article on the same.
      See you in the next post.
      Adheesh Shah

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  3. UnknownMarch 20, 2022 at 7:30 PM

    Good work 👍

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    1. adheesh.shah021March 20, 2022 at 7:50 PM

      Thank you for the encouragement.
      If you found value in the post please do share and kindly share any technology topic of your interest and I will publish a well-researched article on the same.
      See you in the next post.
      Adheesh Shah

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