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Application of IoT sensor technology and future development direction

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Application of IoT sensor technology and future development direction

1.The development of intelligent IoT sensor technology

Sensors used to measure the physical characteristics or usage of devices date back to the invention of microprocessors in the 1960s. However, the world's first IoT device is believed to have been conceived at Carnegie Mellon University in the early 1980s, using a switch mounted on a Coca-Cola vending machine connected to a network that reported how many cans of Coke were available.

From its beginnings as a niche technology used by a few, IoT sensor functionality is now commonplace in cars and home appliances, making it a key player in many people's lives. Office buildings are also beginning to use IoT sensors, with healthcare events proving to be a turning point for use cases, and the expansion of this technology will continue across companies as hybrid work policies are developed.

While the diversity of sensor types and uses, as well as demand, continues to grow, in most cases the cost and complexity of deployment has been decreasing. This takes the pressure off developers, who can now focus on software without worrying about connectivity issues.

 

2. The Future of IoT Sensor Technology

There is still plenty of room for IoT sensor technology to grow and further disrupt multiple industries in the coming years. As hybrid work models continue to gain popularity in the enterprise, the use of IoT sensors can enable employees who choose not to work on company premises to perform tasks remotely. Also, as smart cities continue to evolve, IoT sensors will continue to be an important part of citizens' lives.

As national infrastructure involving IoT sensors becomes available around the world, businesses will be able to benefit from increased connectivity and reduced costs, while being able to reduce carbon emissions as national and global sustainability goals approach.

The introduction of 5G is also expected to drive growth in the IoT space, with an increasing variety of devices that will be compatible with emerging wireless technologies. However, this does not mean that LPWAN will lose its relevance - organizations will still find valuable uses for small amounts of data that may be easier to manage and transfer between devices. Breakthroughs in standards such as LTE-M and NB-IoT also need to be considered here.


As nanobot technology becomes a viable alternative host, the devices that host IoT sensors are bound to become more diverse, smaller and more portable. This will benefit operations in healthcare, enabling professionals to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases faster with supported access, and IoT sensors will be used in a wider range of applications.


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