The internet of things (IoT) is undoubtedly transforming how we engage with our environment. Our homes, the cars we take to and from work, basically everything is constantly evolving with the latest tech advancements due to IoT. As 2023 moves towards its second half, several distinguished and notable trends associated with this technology will shape our digital world.
Technological advances, changing habits and behaviors of consumers, and breakthroughs in certain business models are some of the catalysts behind the evolution of these trends. That’s why, we are analyzing the top five trends intoday’s article that will have a strong influence on the digital world in the coming years.
First off, we have the year of the digital twin, as referred to in the Chinese calendar. Digital twins, or virtual replicas of a real-world object, process, or system, will be pivotal to the construction of a ‘enterprise metaverse’ – a fully immersive, interconnected virtual world. This vision has sparked a lot of interest with the biggest tech companies, with Facebook changing its name to Meta and stressing the need to be up to date with the Metaverse.
Moreover, the healthcare sector is one of the areas currently drastically revolutionizing via the integration of IoT technology. Wearable devices, such as the DexCom G7 System, are making huge strides in helping people manage their diabetes with more precision and comfort. Smart patches, such as the Alio, are also monitoring vital information details such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation and temperature of dialysis patients.
In addition, security is paramount when it comes to our data and, therefore, technology should take the lead in serving that purpose. Recently, cookie consent policies have come to light and have become necessary for websites to protect their users’ privacy. We also can’t forget about the huge amount of internet-connected devices in an enterprise network, that can be a wild card in terms of data breaches if not properly managed.
Third, when IoT meets artificial intelligence (AI), we can expect powerful solutions such as the ChatGPT from Microsoft or Google’s new Bard – both are transforming how developers use information-seeking chat bots and automated services. There is also the automotive industry, where sensors and cameras placed inside cars detect potential obstacles and automatically provide several visual alerts for drivers in order to avoid accidents.
Last but not least, IoT is significantly impacting urban infrastructure and services. Investing in smart technologies and infrastructure can provide cities with a wide variety of data that can help lower traffic-related incidents and therefore, improve the overall city experience. An example of this is the city of Chattanooga in Tennessee, who partnered up with Seoul Robotics in order to set a lidar-based traffic management system. This system provided data that enabled the city to make faster and more precise decisions to manage traffic.
The internet of things is no doubt driving society into the future and 2023 is the perfect time to watch out for the listed trends above. From manufacturing to healthcare to transportation, it seems like IoT is changing the world more now than ever.
