Wearables: How Accurate Are They? — Part 1
Wearables are one of the greatest technological marvels of our time. Emerging from a combination of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and health app development, these devices were originally employed to track steps. But those days are long gone — wearable technology has transcended this single use case to become something much […]
5 Ways to Prevent IoT Project Pitfalls
Companies who want to implement the Internet of Things (IoT) in their business often stop short of the full execution. The size or budget of the company has little to no bearing on this success rate; in a 2019 study by Microsoft of 3,000 IoT project teams, 30% of the projects stopped progressing at the […]
How to Get Your IoT Initiatives Ready to Deploy on 5G
The coronavirus pandemic has brought times of uncertainty to every industry. Consequently, several companies are choosing to eschew long-term investments in favor of short-term gains. In technology, this has manifested in numerous organizations halting their 5G plans. But businesses looking to secure themselves a place in the future shouldn’t just stand idly by. A myriad […]
Automation Will Be Key for Industrial Facilities In the Post-COVID-19 Era
Warning: This article serves as an industrial use case study for how meatpacking facilities are applying automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Consequently, many of the images in this post contain depictions of these meat processing operations that some would consider graphic. If this statement leaves you feeling squeamish, you may want to skip this […]
The Internet of Things Can Revamp Research & Development
The progression of technology and scientific knowledge go hand-in-hand. We now live in an era of constant advancement in both fields. Fueled by unquenchable curiosity and machine-powered efficiency, we’re pushing the boundaries of what we know with every passing day. Breakthroughs such as curing ailments with gene editing, bioprinting human organs, and making preventative medicine […]
IoT in Manufacturing: What’s Fact, and What’s Fiction?
We often hear about how the Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionizing enormous industries like manufacturing. After years of optimization and the addition of many more sensors and devices, this digital transformation has cemented its place in these industries. Executives can easily keep an eye on all operational processes, and employees are freed up to […]
How the Internet of Things Is Helping Us Deal With COVID-19
If you ever imagined what a world-threatening crisis would look like, you probably thought it would involve nuclear bombs, global warming, or maybe even aliens. But it turns out that a virus strain never before encountered can turn the world upside down, halting business operations and the global economy for months. This year is going […]
5 Easy Ways to Make Your IoT Security Rock-Solid
The Internet of Things (IoT) is amazing at making our day-to-day lives more efficient. Thanks to IoT development, we can now control our lights, thermostats, and even the locks on our doors with the push of a button on our mobile phones. We can even monitor our homes from afar with connected security cameras. But […]
How IoT Is Improving the Mobile App User Experience
The Internet of Things (IoT) is most often talked about in reference to large industries and manufacturing. But IoT refers to an entire ecosystem of connected devices that work together to keep each other updated and optimized, from the materials sourcing down to the consumer. Market experts forecast that the IoT market will be comprised […]
Swarm Robotics: How Bees Are Fueling the Future of IoT Innovation
With some sensors and an Internet connection, the Internet of Things (IoT) enables us to push, pull, and act upon data in a myriad of unprecedented ways. One relatively new IoT application is swarm robotics. If this application doesn’t sound familiar, you may remember seeing it during Lady Gaga’s 2017 Super Bowl half-time show performance; […]