What is IoT?

The Internet of Things, or IoT, is an ecosystem of interconnected computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that have the ability to transfer data over a network. The Internet is one of mankind’s greatest inventions if not the greatest up to date.

The Internet of Things is so sought after because it combines hardware, software, firmware and interconnects all these platforms by bringing them onto the digital realm. Thus a direct connection is established between the analog and the digital platform.

So is Youtube an example of IoT?

A question that many people ask is “Why is a website or a mobile app which runs on the internet, not a part of the Internet of Things ecosystem”?

Well, the “T” in IoT refers to physical objects, hardware, automobiles, and appliances in general which are filled with electronic components, embedded systems, sensors and software mechanisms that allow them to interconnect with each other and subsequently exchange and act on data.

These devices are often referred to as “Smart Devices” or “Connected Devices”. Just imagine, all air conditioners, TV’s, washing machines, heating equipment as well as lights and fans in your home can be remotely controlled from your computer or your mobile phone through the internet.

This type of an IoT ecosystem is called a Smart Home. With IoT, data driven analytics is also on the rise. Data collected from billions of sensors that are planted on the field in order to study customer behaviour has already started revolutionising marketing strategies to reach new potential customers and also to retain regular customers.

There are numerous real-world applications of the internet of things, ranging from consumer IoT and enterprise IoT to more importantly and manufacturing and industrial IoT (IIoT).

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) or Industry(4.0) is a platform with the philosophy that smart machines in factories are safer, more productive and have better quality that Human work.

With IoT in manufacturing, industrialists can mark their assets making them digitally identifiable and thus tracking their condition status, location as well as machine usage in Real Time.

It also enables manufacturers to remotely monitor and manage factory units along with optimizing process automation. Some additional features of IoT at enterprise level are:

  • Better control of quality and deeper insight in Supply Chain Management systems.
  • Ability to remotely update devices planted on the field.
  • Conserve energy, reduce costs and reduce machine downtime.
  • Attain consumer as well as machine insights.
  • Ability of products to manage themselves.

 

From Fleet Management to Supply Chain Management,Safety, Security and Production Flow Monitoring to the Medical Industry, such applications only skim the surface of an ocean of countless possibilities with IoT.

In the End,

Mankind loves convenience. With connected devices all around, IoT will prove to be time saving and hence an efficient proposition. But at the same time, it could make us lazy and complacent.

We should be able to use the time saved by IoT to be more innovative. IoT will change the way we function on a daily basis. It is high time that the society realises how important this revolution is going to be.

Along with Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things is going to be a disruptive technology which will slowly but definitely change the way we live. To know more about IoT & how it can be leveraged, you can always write to Embedos. We’d be glad to help you leverage the power of IoT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The rise of Smart Agriculture

Applications of IoT are growing day by day, so are the demands of our farmers.

Apart from finding wide acceptance in areas such as IoT including Industrial IoT, home automation, logistics and supply chain management, IoT is yet to carve a household name for itself in the world of farmers.

What is IoT?

The Internet of Things is so sought after because it combines hardware, software, firmware and interconnects all these platforms by bringing them onto the digital realm. Thus a direct connection is established between the analog and the digital platform.

What is Edge Computing?

The benefit that Edge brings is to compute and transfer this raw data at the source itself, so as to reduce the size of the data to be transmitted and increase the speed of data transfer.

Since data computation happens closer to the source of data generation, real time monitoring and analysis can take place bringing the machine closer to the operator.

How To Mobilize Traffic Using IoT?

Benefits Of Implementation Real Time Traffic Management Using IoT:

Signal times can be optimized in real time over a network of roads.

As this data is fed to the cloud, external systems can perform data analytics on the stream to identify traffic trends and patterns.

Emergency situations can be addressed efficiently. This may include plotting routes for ambulances and fire brigades.

How to Close the IoT Skills Gap?

As technology evolves, the demand for advanced skills will only increase — unless we find ways to catch up.

It has been predicted that IoT will be a part of the most fundamental functionalities of each business area by the year 2020.

There is no doubt that IoT will revolutionize the way we do our daily things, but we might have a terrible skills gap to match the demand of such a technology.

Predictive Maintenance & Industry 4.0

By installing controllers on machines, we receive data on the functioning of that instrument.

Using this data, we can create a pattern of when the appliance is working in pristine condition and when it is not. Using this pattern, an algorithm is created to accurately detect when the machine could need its next maintenance run.

Thus we reduce the requirement of a preventive maintenance run by accurately predicting when the machine needs maintenance the most.

How IoT can improve safety and efficiency on a construction site?

One way is by using presence detection or detect an entity’s location to understand and indicate exactly where individual workers are or materials are or where equipment is and the belief here is that we could increase individual environmental awareness.

The Interest for Industrial IoT at construction sites is growing. There has been an increased enthusiasm just to get more data onto the site but data alone isn’t enough. What we need is real time actionable information.

In order to get actionable information more sensors and IoT devices on the site need to be deployed so that they can be embedded in materials.

How Industrial IoT Helps Manufacturing Companies Become Service Providers

Therefore, for manufacturers to stay in business and grow, it is all the more important than ever to offer consumers an experience beyond sales. Turning into service providers helps companies to do just that.

Sales is easier and customer acquisition costs become negligible if companies sell more services to their existing set of consumers, rather than pitching for new customers.

Making a strong community out of your customers, solving pain points and creating product experiences where customers get to feel involved with the development of a product are a few points why companies pivot from Sales to building a brand and marketing.

How Embedos helps Tank Manufacturers and Dairy Producers optimize their Tank Fill Control.

chnically-advanced controller that works on real-time data and system integrations can solve a lot of trouble. Embedos EB Series (EM Bose) is currently amongst the best liquid-level controllers for tank manufacturers & liquid production industries like dairy, water, juice, oil, wine etc when it comes to measuring the level of multiple liquids without changing device configuration. 

Combining with Temperature Input interfaces on Thermocouple / RTD inputs, the same controller can measure & display liquid level and temperature of the environment / tank.  

Compatible with both vertical and horizontal tanks, EM Bose is a tested and heavily deployed industrial solution. It calculates the volume of the liquid in the tank taking inputs from a pressure sensor mounted at the bottom of the tank. The data collected on the volume is displayed in real-time via a digital screen.

How to calculate the service life of an industrial asset using Industrial IoT (IIoT)?

How does industrial iot play a role in this ?

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) refers to the use of connected devices and sensors to gather and analyze data in industrial settings. In terms of calculating the service life of an industrial asset, IIoT can play a role in several ways.

To calculate the service life of an industrial asset, you will need to consider these factors and make an educated estimate based on your specific circumstances. You may also want to consult industry standards or guidelines for guidance on expected service life for different types of assets.

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