The technologies of the so-called Internet of Things are fundamentally changing the world right now, and these changes concern not only high-tech industries or infrastructure but also everyday life. This article will tell you what changes you should be ready for and what IoT products you can buy and fully use right now.

Internet of Things

This term (Internet of Things, IoT) refers to the interaction of objects and the outside world using wireless communication technologies. The first known IoT discharge device was a beverage vending machine redesigned by American students in 1982. It was connected to the Internet and allowed to check the availability of drinks remotely.

In the 90s, a theoretical basis for IoT was already laid, based on the ideas of wireless data transmission, mobility, and artificial intelligence. In the 2000s, technologies developed rapidly; the first implemented IoT projects appeared, large-scale plans were made about smart cities and the complete automation of routine processes.

Nowadays, billions of devices exchange information with each other, the world of the Internet of Things is growing, mastering new technologies, and advanced countries are even preparing a legal framework that will regulate the new information space.

Biohackers and Subcutaneous Chips

Do you want to open doors without keys? No problem. The chip embedded under the skin can act as an electronic key that interacts with the door lock.

You can easily purchase such devices on the websites of specialized companies (for example, Dangerous Things), and they can be installed by a certified specialist – “piercer.” Besides the key function, the chip can store information about the owner. And this is not a fantasy: Dangerous Things sold more than 500 hand-implanted chips in its first year of operation, and each subsequent year the number of devices sold increased significantly.

The technology for inserting the chips was borrowed from veterinary practice: pets are placed with chips to facilitate identification.

Now the functionality of the chips is not particularly diverse. Nevertheless, they can be used to open the locks of houses and cars, log in when turning on the computer, and pay for purchases. The emergence of new chip capabilities is a matter of time. Who knows, maybe in a few years, having such a device under the skin will become the new standard.

Electronic Doctor

The development of the Internet of Things is essential for the most important area of ​​human life – health. Smart devices are already monitoring our well-being by several indicators: pressure, pulse, temperature. Some devices can analyze the received data and signal when problems are detected. Over time, we will learn about the illnesses, the risk of heart attack, and other misfortunes to take appropriate action.

Developments in this area have been going on for a long time: for example, in 2015, American scientists presented Vital-Radio sensors, which are built into the walls of a dwelling and monitor the breathing and heartbeat of several people at the same time.

The main thing is safety

The most important function of smart things is to keep us safe. Now almost any person can buy a basic set of devices that will make life much safer.

For example, the Perenio building management system is a ready-made solution for ensuring the security of a house or apartment. You can buy it in online stores and large electronics stores. Installation of the system does not require professional assistance; all devices are fixed on a flat surface using 3M tape or self-tapping screws. The kit includes a control center and smoke, leakage, movement, and door/window opening detectors.

The system control center is the main link between your smartphone and other devices. You can connect up to 100 different devices to it. The Center independently collects and processes data received from devices connected to it and informs users about them using notifications.

For example, in the event of a fire, a smoke detector is triggered, and the apartment owner immediately receives a notification on the smartphone. Having learned about the problem, he can call the firefighters in time, warn the neighbors, rescue the cat or dog and take care of the personal property. Is the pipe leaking under the sink? We receive a notification from the leakage sensor and take action. Has the door sensor and motion sensor been triggered? We call the police.

These are not all possibilities IoT provides. It remains to be seen what to expect in the future.