9 IoT trends on display at CES 2018
The Internet of Things seemed to be almost everywhere at this year’s CES. Here are nine IoT trends highlighted at the event.
January 11, 2018
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Amazon made a big splash at last year’s CES as its Alexa voice assistant popped up in a range of third-party applications including cars, refrigerators, robots and smartwatches. At this year’s CES, Google aimed to close the gap with an aggressive ad campaign and by announcing that its voice assistant is coming to Android Auto and the Dish cable TV service. If it wasn’t already apparent, voice interfaces seem destined to emerge as an important way of controlling many IoT devices.
Panasonic showcased an array of logistics-related technologies including the use of sensors to track wine bottle purchases (pictured). By 2025, the company aims to help offer consumers real-time views of finished products in the factory with the option to customize them before shipping.
IoT technology is making inroads in legacy applications. Shown here is a foot-powered machine that makes use of new sensors and an IoT gateway from Bosch.
Internet of Things technology is imbuing factory robots with the ability to perform a greater variety of tasks without human input. Shown here are robots moving a pallet within the Panasonic booth.
Ford highlighted its voice-activated SYNC 3 technology, which is gaining integration with the Waze navigation service.
Panasonic is planning on using IoT technology at sporting events with technologies such as smart gates that authenticate visitors without tickets then guiding fans to their seat. Viewers can see live data and personalize their experience while also beaming 3-D viewing data to home viewers.
Machine-learning-enabled cameras from Bosch can automatically report accidents to police.
The Olli self-driving shuttle that leverages IBM’s Watson technology appeared again at CES this year. Self-driving concept vehicles from a variety of other vendors such as Lyft, Aptiv and BMW were also on display.
The IoT landscape is still fragmented, but there are signs the situation is improving. At a CES press conference, Samsung announced its plans to consolidate its IoT products under the SmartThings umbrella.
The IoT landscape is still fragmented, but there are signs the situation is improving. At a CES press conference, Samsung announced its plans to consolidate its IoT products under the SmartThings umbrella.
We may still be early in the IoT adoption cycle, but there are many signs the market is maturing. IoT technology continues to emerge as a theme at CES, popping up in everything from automotive interfaces to its use in the supply chain. In this slideshow, we highlight nine IoT trends from across the sprawling Consumer Electronics Show.
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