How IoT Works

Overview

The IoT has become a fast growing industry over recent years, as people are incorporating it into daily life. Some are even calling the integration of the Internet of Things ecosystem the fourth Industrial Revolution (SciForce). The IoT is basically any physical device that can be connected to and controlled via the internet. These devices can be connected to each other allowing control of the devices through little to no physical interaction. (Ranger). While there are people hesitant to get involved with IoT, we are here to provide more information to those interested.

Technical Functioning

  • Hardware
  • Sensors and actuators
  • Embedded Programing
    • Prototyping IoT devices with code
  • Networking and Cloud Integration