Internet of Things

The “Internet of Things” explores how connected devices are revolutionizing industries, enhancing everyday life, and driving innovations. This book is a vital resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive guide to understanding the vast field of IoT from a robotics science perspective. Whether you're in engineering, data science, or simply intrigued by the future of smart technologies, this book will elevate your knowledge and skills.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Internet of things: Introduces the concept of IoT, explaining its foundation and growth in modern technology.

2: Home automation: Explores the integration of IoT into residential spaces, highlighting automation benefits for comfort and efficiency.

3: Wireless sensor network: Examines the role of wireless sensors in IoT systems, enabling realtime data collection and analysis.

4: Mutual authentication: Focuses on securing IoT networks through mutual authentication protocols to ensure trust and privacy.

5: Linear network coding: Explains the optimization of data transmission in IoT networks through linear network coding techniques.

6: Edge computing: Discusses the role of edge computing in IoT, enabling data processing closer to devices for faster and more efficient operations.

7: Wireless ad hoc network: Covers decentralized IoT network configurations that support communication without fixed infrastructure.

8: Smart transducer: Delivers insights into smart transducers, devices that convert physical data into digital signals for IoT systems.

9: Web of Things: Explores the intersection of IoT and the web, enabling better integration and communication across platforms.

10: Body area network: Focuses on IoT applications in healthcare, especially wearable devices for monitoring personal health.

11: Fog computing: Introduces fog computing as an extension of edge computing, enhancing IoT capabilities with localized data processing.

12: Lowpower widearea network: Highlights the role of LPWANs in longrange, lowenergy communication within IoT networks.

13: Time Slotted Channel Hopping: Discusses the use of timeslotted channel hopping in IoT networks for reducing interference and improving reliability.

14: LoRa: Covers LoRa technology, a key enabler of IoT systems by providing longrange, lowpower communication.

15: Industrial internet of things: Examines IoT applications in industries such as manufacturing, where connected devices drive productivity and innovation.

16: Subsea Internet of Things: Looks into IoT deployments underwater, enabling monitoring and control in subsea environments.

17: Internet of Military Things: Explores IoT in military applications, where data connectivity and realtime decisionmaking are critical.

18: Aerial base station: Discusses the use of IoT in aerial base stations, supporting communication and data collection from the sky.

19: Internet of vehicles: Explores how IoT enables smart vehicles, revolutionizing transportation with realtime data and automation.

20: IoT forensics: Covers the emerging field of IoT forensics, ensuring security and investigating data breaches in IoT networks.

21: Internet of Musical Things: Delves into IoT’s role in the music industry, connecting instruments and devices for new creative possibilities.

The “Internet of Things” presents a clear pathway to understanding the impact of connected technologies on the world. The insights offered throughout each chapter are indispensable for anyone looking to keep up with the rapidly evolving landscape of robotics and smart systems.