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Social Networking for Smart Devices Supports Multi-User Environments

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Social Networking for Smart Devices Supports Multi-User Environments

December 2, 2020

Smart Devices, Social IoT, 4IR

Combining IoT and social networks, researchers have developed a social platform to help smart objects interact and form relationships with each other.

Smart Dental App Uses AI and IoT for Early Disease Detection

November 19, 2020

Health-IoT, Artificial Intelligence, 4IR

Dental diseases affect more than half of the world's population. Using AI and IoT, researchers have developed a smart home-based dental solution that can diagnose problems earlier.

Using Predictive Analytics to Boost Holiday Sales

November 11, 2020

Big Data, Predictive Analytics, Data, 4IR

During holiday shopping season, retailers must ensure they don’t just draw shoppers online, but convert them into buyers. Using predictive analytics, researchers believe they can identify the best customers seconds after shoppers get online, enabling improved targeting for promotions.

Augmented Reality Could Transform Human-Robot Collaboration

November 4, 2020

Augmented Reality, Robotics, 4IR

Human-robot collaboration will soon be a part of our daily lives. As industries face increased demands, reserachers have created a method to give robots more autonomy with augmented reality.

Team Achieves World Record Broadband Transmission

October 14, 2020

telecommunications, Data, 4IR

With internet traffic on the rise, researchers have found a way to meet future data demands by setting a world record for SMF data transmission.

New System Could Bring Autonomous Technology to More Vehicles

September 23, 2020

Autonomous vehicles, Smart Cities, 4IR

Autonomous vehicles have gone from hype to reality in recent years, and companies of all sizes are now looking to hop on the driverless bandwagon.

A New Sensor Could Make Smart Cities Greener

September 16, 2020

Smart Cities, Data, Devices & Systems

Urban areas are key contributors to climate change. A new smart sensor that measures and monitors urban soil health could help make cities greener.

E-Textiles: The Next Frontier of Wearables

September 3, 2020

Wearables, 4IR

E-textiles could be the next frontier of wearables, bringing more functionality to what we wear.

5G Rollout Will Accelerate Innovation

August 26, 2020

5G, Mobile

From smart cities to smart factories, e-health to augmented reality, a new industry survey finds 5G will drive business and industry innovation forward.

Gamification Could Make Smart Homes More Energy Efficient

August 17, 2020

Smart Home, Energy

Homes and buildings make up a significant portion of energy use. New research shows gamification can encourage energy-saving behaviors in smart homes.