Internet of Things (IoT): Top Three Real-world Applications
Human aspirations know no limits. First, they have invented machines, and now, are trying to give them an artificial brain to get things done by itself. The ability to connect to the internet and share information between the device to device, to cloud storages, to different applications is the next step of the evolution of that smart machine, known popularly as the Internet of Things (IoT).
The number of interconnected devices has risen from just 0.3 million in 1990 to nearly a trillion today! So, the process is already in full swing. However, just like anything else, not all the applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) have proved to be as successful or beneficial as a few others.
In this article, we will explore the three most beneficial real-world applications of the Internet of Things (IoT) below.
3. Smart Cities
Although it’s relatively early days for smart cities, people are already enthralled by the possibilities of a full-fledged application of IoT in urban life. We already get to ride on automated light rails, get to track the current location of a public bus, and so on. But, IoT is being integrated into a much deeper level of cities including urban security, energy management and water distribution, environmental monitoring, etc.
2. Smart Homes
Similar to smart cities, the Internet of Things (IoT) is also hugely beneficial for everyday home life. With smart appliances like refrigerators, lights and air-conditioners connected to the internet, it’s now possible to start, stop and control them virtually from afar. It has also enhanced home security.
1. Wearables
Covering fitness, health, and entertainment in one single stroke of genius, wearables like smartwatches are perhaps the most beneficial application of the Internet of Things (IoT) to date. With sensors and software backed by companies like Google and Apple, wearables can now measure blood oxygen level, track sleep, monitor heart rate and blood pressure, and a lot more.