IoT devices
IoT devices are physical objects embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies that connect and exchange data with other devices and systems over the internet. This network enables these devices to collect and transmit data, facilitating automation, remote monitoring, and data-driven…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1999
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- IoT devices were created to overcome the limitations of disconnected physical systems and rudimentary machine-to-machine (M2M) communication. They address the problem of generating, collecting, and utilizing data from the physical world at scale, enabling real-time monitoring, automation, predictive maintenance, and creating new service models that were not feasible with isolated devices or manual data collection.
- Platforms
- Android Things, Cloud Platforms (AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, Google Cloud IoT Core), Embedded Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, Zephyr, Mbed OS), Windows IoT, Proprietary IoT Platforms (e.g., Siemens MindSphere, Bosch IoT Suite), Linux (for gateways and edge devices)
Related technologies
Notable users
- GE (Predix, Industrial IoT)
- Microsoft (Azure IoT, Windows IoT)
- Amazon (Alexa, AWS IoT)
- Philips (Hue, healthcare IoT)
- Samsung (SmartThings)
- Google (Google Home, Google Cloud IoT)
- Healthcare Providers (Remote Patient Monitoring)
- Siemens (MindSphere, Industrial IoT)
- Bosch (Bosch IoT Suite)
- Various Automotive Manufacturers (Connected Cars)