Object that enhances the interaction with not only people but also with other Smart Objects. It can not only refer to interaction with physical world objects but also to interaction with virtual (computing environment) objects.
A smart physical object may be created either as an artifact or manufactured product or by embedding electronic tags such as RFID tags or sensors into non-smart physical objects.
As the new networks link data from products, company assets, or the operating environment, they will generate better information and analysis, which can enhance decision making significantly.
Tracking behavior
When products are embedded with sensors, companies can track the movements of these products and even monitor interactions with them. Business models can be fine-tuned to take advantage of this behavioral data. Some insurance companies, for example, are offering to install location sensors in customers’ cars. That allows these companies to base the price of policies on how a car is driven as well as where it travels. Pricing can be customized to the actual risks of operating a vehicle rather than based on proxies such as a driver’s age, gender, or place of residence.
Enhanced situational awareness
Data from large numbers of sensors, deployed in infrastructure (such as roads and buildings) or to report on environmental conditions (including soil moisture, ocean currents, or weather), can give decision makers a heightened awareness of real-time events, particularly when the sensors are used with advanced display or visualization technologies.
Sensor-driven decision analytics
The Internet of Things also can support longer-range, more complex human planning and decision making. The technology requirements—tremendous storage and computing resources linked with advanced software systems that generate a variety of graphical displays for analyzing data—rise accordingly.
- Foobot: Indoor air quality monitor
Foobot monitors the air quality of your home or office and sends alerts via the smartphone app. It is an interesting device for those who have allergies or want to understand more about the air quality in the environments they live.
- Triby: Connected speaker for the kitchen
Triby is a multi purpose speaker for the smart kitchen. Music, hands free calling, intercom and virtual notes are the main features of the device.
- Sugr Cube: Smart wifi speaker
Sugr Cube is a wifi speaker that has gesture controls. The speaker uses wifi so it has a more stable connection than bluetooth and with the gesture control makes it fun for everyone in the family to play with.
- Samsung Galaxy View: Connected screen
Samsung Galaxy View is a connected screen targeted at cord cutters and what TV will be in the future. Our team saw this device and feel in love as it hints towards what could be for those of us who do not have cable but want a screen built for our needs. The Galaxy View is the first device we have seen focused on rethinking the TV screen.
- August: Smart Keypad
August continues to redefine access to the home. Their latest product is a smart keypad that works with the August lock. This is a great addition to the product line up as it makes the smart lock useable by everyone in the family without forcing them to have a smartphone and the August app.
- Logi Circle: Portable Wi-Fi video camera
Logitech has released the Logi Circle which is a portable wifi camera targeted at the smart home market. The Circle offers a two way communication system.
