Internet of Things
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Quick Definition
Physical object with sensors and connectivity in IoT
Full Definition
A physical object with sensors, actuators, and connectivity participating in IoT.
Examples
smart thermostat, industrial sensor, connected vehicle
Related Terms
iot
sensor
actuator
More Internet of Things Terms
MQTT
Lightweight publish-subscribe protocol for IoT communication
Connected Vehicle
Internet-connected vehicle communicating with infrastructure
Sensor Fusion
Combining multiple sensor data for accurate information
Actuator
Component converting energy into physical motion in IoT
Smart Agriculture
Using IoT and data analytics to optimize farming
Internet of Things
Network of physical objects with sensors exchanging data