IoT is the most rapidly growing industry, with a predicted number of 46 billion connected devices by the end of this year. By 2030, this is expected to grow to 125 billion. With the IoT market expected to be at about $500 billion in the year 2021, it is only expected to grow further. And countries like North America and UAE have been the trailblazers in adopting IoT trends, thereby creating a sense of security and comfort for their citizens. And these sensors and devices are not only used in public spaces, but have seeped into the homes and offices too!
IoT trends in North America and UAE have become a part of their everyday lives and IoT has seen tremendous growth in the past few years. A number of sensors and IoT devices help the people live a comfortable and automated life, which eases most of the monotonous aspects:
- Temperature/Humidity sensors – These sensors are not just permitted to a few industries but also used in homes. In industries, the food industry or the hospital industry for example, these sensors constantly monitor and maintain the required optimum temperature and humidity. In offices and homes, these sensors smartly adjust the temperature according to the number of people. These IoT sensors not only automate the process, but also help conserve energy.
- Proximity sensors – Countries like UAE & North America, keeping the comfort of the common man in mind, have come up with innovative solutions. Proximity sensors are used in retail sectors in these countries, to detect the proximity between a customer and a product, to notify them of its features, discounts and offers. These sensors are also in parking lots, assembly line production and other types of industries too.
- Traffic Management Sensors – One of the greatest challenges in large cities is to manage the traffic. Pavement integrated IoT sensors allow for real time traffic flow to be monitored and updated to a central server, which hen is analyzed to automatically adjust the traffic lights. Sensors are also fitted into traffic signals and other public places to watch for unusual activities.
- Waste management sensors – What strikes most about a few cities is how clean they are despite the crowd and the traffic around. Waste containers in such cities are fitted with a level sensor, which raises a flag if the container threshold is reached. This helps to empty bins as and when required, thereby maintaining a hygienic surrounding.
- Optical sensors – Bound to be the future technology, optical sensors are used to recognize signs, obstacles and other things and is set to play a huge role in the development of driverless cars. These sensors are also used in biomedical field for breath analysis and heart rate monitors.
IoT technology, without a doubt, has helped us create smarter cities, homes and a smart world in general. IoT in North America and UAE has potential for further growth and other countries are also looking to implement these changes. It is time we all embrace this change and shift to automation for greater productivity and a safer lifestyle!
