Smart Technologies and the Internet of Things: Transforming Everyday Life
Keywords:
Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial automation, Healthcare, Precision agriculture, Smart homes, Smart cities, Security, Scalability, System architectureAbstract
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is one of the most popular phrases being used in the technology sector. Smart automation and connectivity IoT has changed the landscape of several industries. The future belongs to IoT, which will turn physical objects into intelligent virtual entities. IoT aims to integrate all objects under a unified infrastructure, offering both control and real-time status updates of surrounding devices. In this context, the present study reviews IoT concepts using scholarly papers, corporate white papers, expert discussions, and online databases.
Furthermore, this article covers definitions, origins, essential requirements, characteristics, and alternate names of IoT. The key objective is to present an overview of IoT, its architectures, core technologies, and applications in daily life. This paper also serves as a useful guide for new researchers exploring IoT (often called the Technological GOD) and supports efficient knowledge building. This study reviews and compares 20 research papers to analyze the real-life applications of IoT, its challenges, and future prospects. Key areas of application include smart homes, healthcare, industrial automation, smart cities, and precision agriculture. Despite its rapid adoption, IoT faces significant challenges related to security, interoperability, scalability, and energy efficiency. The study highlights current research gaps and suggests future directions for improving IoT technologies.
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