Embedded System

Internet of Things

The network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software, and connectivity that exchange data over the internet.

Sensor

A device that detects and measures physical properties like temperature, motion, or light and converts them into data.

Actuator

A device that converts energy into motion to control a mechanism or system based on received commands.

Firmware

Permanent software programmed into a hardware device's read-only memory that controls its basic functions.

Edge Device

A computing device at the boundary of a network that processes data locally before sending it to the cloud.

Condition Monitoring

Continuously tracking equipment parameters to detect changes that indicate developing faults.

Industry 4.0

The fourth industrial revolution characterised by smart automation, IoT, cloud computing, and AI in manufacturing.

Wearable Technology

Electronic devices worn on the body that collect data, track activities, and provide notifications or feedback.

Smart Grid

An electrical grid using digital communication and IoT to monitor and manage electricity distribution efficiently.

SCADA

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition — a system for monitoring and controlling industrial processes remotely.

PLC

Programmable Logic Controller — an industrial digital computer adapted for controlling manufacturing processes and machinery.

OPC-UA

Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture — a machine-to-machine communication protocol for industrial automation.

Constrained Application Protocol — a specialised web transfer protocol for use with constrained devices in IoT networks.

Performing data analysis at the network edge, close to data sources, for real-time insights and reduced latency.

Narrowband IoT — a cellular technology standard for low-power, wide-area IoT applications.

A device that connects IoT sensors and devices to cloud platforms, handling protocol translation and data filtering.

A low-power wireless communication protocol designed for IoT devices in personal area networks.

A middleware solution connecting IoT devices with applications, providing device management, data processing, and integration.

A virtual model of a physical device or system that simulates its behaviour for monitoring and optimisation.

A vehicle equipped with internet connectivity and sensors enabling communication with other vehicles and infrastructure.