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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-driving_car
Fig.1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things#/media/File:Internet_of_Things.jpg
Fig.2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_of_things#/media/File:Internet_of_Things.svg
Fig.3 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#/media/File:MakerBot_ThingOMatic_Bre_Pettis.jpg
Fig.4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#/media/File:84530877_FillingSys_(9415669149).jpg
Fig.5 https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/ba/3D_selfie_in_1_20_scale_in_my_palm_after_one_spray_of_clear_satin_acrylic_varnish_IMG_4751_FRD.jpg
Fig.6 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#/media/File:HCC_3D_printed_turbine_view_1.jpg
Fig.7 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-driving_car

Internet of things

Outline

The Internet of things (IoT) is the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these things to connect, collect and exchange data. IoT involves extending Internet connectivity beyond standard devices, such as desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets, to any range of traditionally dumb or non-internet-enabled physical devices and everyday objects. Embedded with technology, these devices can communicate and interact over the Internet, and they can be remotely monitored and controlled. With the arrival of driverless vehicles, a branch of IoT, i.e. the Internet of Vehicle starts to gain more attention.

History

The definition of the Internet of things has evolved due to convergence of multiple technologies, real-time analytics, machine learning, commodity sensors, and embedded systems. Traditional fields of embedded systems, wireless sensor networks, control systems, automation (including home and building automation), and others all contribute to enabling the Internet of things.