Wearable tech is the new black. Boosted by flexible hybrid electronics (FHEs), the trend of connecting bodies to the internet and apps has arrived in…
Acoustic Sensing and the Internet of Things Combat Gun Violence Outcomes
Pop. Pop pop. Pop. In some places, these noises come from mischievous adolescents popping firecrackers. A few nights of the year, the explosive noises accompany…
Enhancing Retail Reinvention: Using IIoT Cold Chain for Grocerant Experiences
The grocerant has become a staple of retail reinvention for grocery stores. The trend of in-store dining experiences, made popular by Whole Foods, has spread…
Smart and Connected Communities: Saving Lives with IoT and Smart Cities
14 grand engineering challenges face modern and future populations. Among them are big healthcare concerns: how do we improve community health, enhance medical care and…
Raw vs. Flint: A Tale of Two Waters
Searching “Can I drink the tap water in the United States?” in online travel forums will deliver comments that rangefrom “yes” to “duh.” However, that…
How Does the IoT Talk: Communications Networks for Iot Applications
The internet has moved from sitting on our desk tops to watching over our warehouses, riding in our truck beds, and floating in our underwater…
Adaptive Agility: Food Logistics Technology Eases the Burden of Compliance
Reeling. The lurching, staggering motion of someone regaining balance from a wobbly position. Technology innovation has sent food logistics reeling: the cutting-edge solutions flooding the…
Data Modeling: The “How” of Data Management and Effective Analysis
Data modeling is the foundation of 21st century business and data-informed projects. As industry leaders embrace trends such as IoT and digital twins, this process…
Proaction, Not Reaction: Predictive Policing in the IoT Era
Policing is a complicated matter in the 21st century. Consider the following statistics: The US Office of Highway Police reported approximately 3.2 trillion vehicle miles…