Wearable Technology

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.

Embedded System

A dedicated computer system designed for specific functions within a larger mechanical or electrical system.

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.

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.

Message Queuing Telemetry Transport — a lightweight messaging protocol designed for IoT devices with limited bandwidth.

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

Over-the-Air update — remotely delivering software, firmware, or configuration updates to IoT devices wirelessly.

An urban area using IoT sensors and technology to collect data and manage resources, services, and infrastructure efficiently.

A database optimised for handling time-stamped data, commonly used for IoT sensor data and metrics.

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

The process of configuring and enrolling IoT devices into a management platform for secure operation.

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