IoT has revolutionised the way we live and work. Fresh uses include smart water management, smart farming, micromobility, self-driving enablement and connected vehicles. With the proliferation of IoT devices, protocols and standards ensure that the devices function correctly and communicate…
IoT in commercial property insurance – the green shoots of adoption
Where telematics in Motor Insurance has been around for 20+ years, the adoption has remained focused on the younger generation of drivers. Similarly in commercial property insurance, IoT has had a slow adoption journey with a focus on water leak…
IoT Unplugged: S2:E5 – Connectivity Twins – Digital Twins’ connectivity-focused cousin
In the recent instalment of IoT Unplugged, Editor Kristian McCann engaged in a deep dive with Nguyen Quan Hoang Khuon, Senior Product Manager at BICS, to dissect the concept of Connectivity Twins, Digital Twins connectivity-focused cousin, what the difference between…
Number of non-functioning UK smart meters surges to nearly 4m
In a setback for the UK’s energy digitalisation efforts, the number of smart meters failing to operate in “smart mode” has surged by nearly 50% in the latter half of 2023, official figures reveal. According to the Department for Energy…
What you need to know about Wi-Fi 7 and its IoT applications
With IoT being all about connectivity, any evolution in the field is going to be of interest to the industry. Cellular, satellite, and Wi-Fi: all play a role in getting devices online, with each undergoing significant changes and upgrades –…
Rohde & Schwarz to unveils latest test solutions at embedded world
At the embedded world exhibition & conference, Rohde & Schwarz is set to display its forefront test and measurement solutions tailored for the embedded industry. The company’s stand, number 4-218 in hall 4 of the Nuremberg Exhibition Center, will offer…
ABB Robotics and tech startup partner to deliver sustainable and affordable housing
ABB Robotics announced it is collaborating with UK-based tech startup AUAR, to advance the use of robotic micro-factories to build affordable, sustainable low energy timber homes. AUAR’s transformative approach to integrating robotic automation into the building process will tackle skills…
Avnet launches MaaXBoard OSM93 dev kit single-board computer
The new MaaXBoard OSM93 development kit from Avnet is the latest single-board computer (SBC) to be added to the popular MaaxBoard series of SBCs based on the i.MX 8 and i.MX 9 series of NXP Semiconductors application processors. This SBC…
Fujitsu Tech leverages AI and underwater drone data for ‘Ocean Digital Twin’
Fujitsu announced details of a technology that uses LiDAR and AI to acquire high-resolution 3D data from organisms and other natural features like coral reefs, as well as man-made structures like wind turbine infrastructure in the sea with autonomous underwater…
Infineon to present semiconductor and microcontroller solutions at embedded world 2024
In an era where decarbonisation and digitalisation stand as pivotal challenges, advancements in technology are essential. At embedded world 2024 in Nuremberg, Infineon Technologies AG is set to illustrate how its pioneering semiconductor solutions are contributing to these global shifts.…
