For a couple of years of the development of the Internet of things, the most advanced residents of megacities have become accustomed to the fact that IoT solutions are large projects that optimize technological processes - from factories to farms. For the majority, the Internet of Things is still reduced to toy speakers that respond to a woman's name.
To convince you that the Internet of Things has much more to offer the average person right now, we have put together a selection of other "smart" gadgets that can make our life easier and more interesting.
DVR from Black Mirror
The Israeli company OrCam is working on mini-cameras that are attached to clothing and recognize the words, signs, and faces surrounding a person. This technology is used in several product lines aimed at different audiences.
The MyEye 2 gadget is designed for visually impaired people. The camera is mounted on the user's glasses and helps him read texts. It recognizes objects that the owner of the gadget points to with a finger for two seconds. They receive information through a bone conduction earpiece. Such a device costs up to $4 thousand.
A more controversial use case for the technology is the MyMe service. The camera acts as an organizer for overly busy people. The system remembers everything that happens to the owner of the gadget - it scans and saves the documents read, analyzes the people with whom he meets. All information, if necessary, can be viewed in a special application. If the user cannot remember the person, the camera will tell them if they have met before. The estimated cost of the device is $400. The developers were able to raise money for production on the Kickstarter crowdfunding site - 877 people donated $185 to them.
beer filling machine
After the digitalization of cafes and restaurants with the help of wrist gadgets, which we have already talked about, the turn has come to bars. The automated system with the characteristic name Pubinno will allow you to specify not only the exact volume of beer poured, but also the amount of foam, as well as its type (regular or cream).
But this gadget would have remained an ordinary beer dispenser, if not for the IoT component. Firstly, the tap automatically transmits information about the volume of the poured drink to the server, and the system compares this data with the generated receipts. The device also calculates the average consumption of beer and prompts bartenders in advance when to prepare for the replacement of barrels of alcohol.
To this are added typical IoT functions - sensors monitor the microclimate in the bottling system, monitor the temperature and pressure in the system, and notify the staff of any changes. It is assumed that the technology will appear on the market in 2020, the developers plan to receive about $500 for one crane.
Oven for the lazy
We have already written about smart refrigerators that can order food themselves. Whirlpool's smart stove looks much more interesting. It integrates the Yummly recipe app. The owner of gadgets takes pictures of the contents of his refrigerator, the system processes the picture and suggests what can be cooked, and sets the desired temperature by itself. True, the technology cannot yet put the ingredients into the oven on its own. Such a device costs about three thousand dollars.
IT developers offer to install less obvious gadgets in the kitchen. Among them is a fork that monitors the speed of food intake. If a person βstuffsβ food into himself too quickly, the device signals this. Also on the market, among not the most promising IoT solutions, you can find an automated system that regularly checks the freshness of eggs in the refrigerator, and a juicer that is activated by a button in the application (when it cannot be started manually).
smart mirror
It's essentially a two-way mirror (which reflects light on one side but lets through on the other) with a display behind it. Theoretically, you can do it yourself, which is what some Habr users have been doing since 2015.
However, now smart mirrors have become more Smart, and they have their own applications that use the built-in video camera. For example, L'OrΓ©al allows you to change the color of your hair in your reflection in the mirror by choosing the most suitable dye. The SenseMi application in a similar way allows you to try on clothes from stores. Also, a smart mirror can be used for training - a ghostly trainer will appear behind the reflection, after which you need to repeat the exercises.
The cost of a smart mirror depends on the functionality of the device and the material from which the glass is made. The minimum price tag is $100, you can find more than $2000.
Drones-agronomists (drones for agriculture, to choose from)
Flying devices with a camera and a video analytics function fly around crop fields, collecting information about weeds and pests. Also, on-board cameras process multispectral images (combining data from the infrared and visual spectrum), allowing farmers to pay attention to only diseased plants in advance.
Such drones cost from 1,5 to 35 thousand dollars.
The price also determines the level of autonomy of the device. For example, in more expensive versions, you can specify the most important control points, after which the system will automatically build a patrol route. Additional functions also depend on this - the ability to automatically send SMS when any problems are detected, calculate the number and height of plants, measure the noise level, etc. The appearance also varies, after all (you can buy a drone in the form of a small corncob).
Pet health monitoring
After smart wearable gadgets became fashionable, they began to be adapted for animals. Among such technologies are smart bracelets that monitor the pulse, sleep schedule, meal frequency and analyze whether the pet is healthy. The devices also track how many steps your dog ran, how many calories burned per day.
You can even find a baby monitor for pets online. Startup Petcube offers to connect a special camera to your smartphone, through which you can continuously communicate with your pet. The version for cats allows you to play with the animal using the built-in laser pointer, and gadgets for dogs have a smart feeder - if you wish, you can give your pet a treat with the touch of a button.
smart clothes
The functions of wearable gadgets (such as smartwatches) are gradually being integrated into the clothing itself. The sensors are sewn into inconspicuous pockets, and the wires are woven into the fabric itself. The device controls a person's heart rate, his temperature, monitors his movements, and so on, the set is pretty standard with a number of exceptions.
Limited-edition Nike sneakers analyze a person's foot and adjust the fit for maximum comfort, while Ministry of Supply offers jackets that select and maintain the most suitable temperature for a person.
Not without tricks - Blacksocks has been selling βsmartβ socks connected to a smartphone for more than five years. With the help of the gadget, you can solve the most difficult questions of the universe - where is the second sock and which sock was it originally paired with.
Bonus. IoT for babies
Children's gadgets use a variety of solutions, from already familiar sensors that monitor human health to cameras that monitor the movements of a child. If the baby woke up at night, the parents will know about it with the help of a signal from the video camera. The system analyzes how often and at what time the child wakes up, so parents can more accurately plan for the day.
There are also more unique developments. The Littleone smart bottle automatically enters the information about when the mother fed the baby into the application and tells you when to feed him next time. The bottle also has a built-in heater that will bring the milk to the optimum temperature.
By the way, on the net you can find similar bottles for adults that record information in the application how much water a person drank per day. But not everyone is ready to pay $50 just for a bottle and a reminder to meet the daily requirement.
Source: habr.com