Internet-connected things " IoT " are now being introduced in various places such as homes, businesses, and schools. IoT is said to make our lives richer and more comfortable.
This time, we will introduce unique examples utilizing " IoT ".
IoT at Home
Smart homes and smart appliances, " IoT " that has recently begun to spread in households.
Commonly known smart appliances include voice-controlled " smart speakers " and " washing machines " that can be remotely operated even when away from home, but this time we will introduce IoT products that not only make life convenient but also " fun ".
Lighting in your favorite color " Smart Bulbs "
By installing a dedicated app on your smartphone, this " smart bulb " allows you to easily control indoor lighting from your phone. You can not only turn the lighting ON/OFF but also adjust brightness and specify colors. You can freely change to pink or blue lighting to alter the room's atmosphere. Additionally, some have timer functions or can sync with speakers to create lighting that matches music.
(Reference:https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0848YBKGW?tag=technote012-22&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1)
Control your sleep " Smart Mattress "
By using a mattress with built-in sensors, it detects movements such as tossing and turning while sleeping to measure and • record sleep duration and quality. Based on this recorded data, the system provides personalized sleep advice for each user and supports daily sleep. By linking with smart appliances such as air conditioners and lighting in the same room, it can automatically create an optimal sleep environment.
IoT for Health
IoT not only makes life comfortable but also greatly helps us manage our health.
Detecting diseases with smart contact lenses
Smart contact lenses collect blood glucose data from tear fluid, learn, and can predict blood glucose levels 30 minutes ahead. Since they can record automatically, there is no worry about missing records.
The system notifies users when blood glucose is low, allowing diabetic patients to constantly monitor their blood glucose levels and prevent excessive insulin administration.
(Reference: https://www.nagoya-u.ac.jp/about-nu/public-relations/researchinfo/uploadimages/20190405engg.pdf)
Smart Cup
A cup that can identify beverage types and analyze components simply by pouring a drink. Built-in electronic sensors can analyze beverage components at the electronic level, calculating sugar • caffeine • protein • fat • calories, and more contained in the beverage. By storing consumed beverages in a dedicated smartphone app, you can track what and how much you usually drink, contributing to dieting and health maintenance.
(Reference:https://wired.jp/2015/01/27/vessyl/)
Managing dental health " Smart Toothbrush "
By attaching a dedicated attachment to a regular toothbrush, you can view when you brushed your teeth, brushing duration, brushing habits, and more through a dedicated app.
Based on recorded data during brushing, you can receive advice from dental professionals. There are also games that help children develop a habit of enjoying daily tooth brushing.
(Reference:https://www.gumplay.jp/)
Prevent forgetting medication! " Smart Medication Tracking "
A tracking system that sounds an alarm when it's time to take medication, records when taken, and can send notifications of medication intake to family members or doctors.
It can record which medication to take and whether it was taken. You can also record how you feel after taking medication and communicate this to family members.
With no complicated settings, it is an easy-to-use system even for elderly users.
(Reference:https://www.pilldrill.com/)
Achieve comprehensive management with " Smart Bench Press "
This bench press has no weight and measures the user's muscle strength to create optimal resistance. It automatically determines which training suits you best, enabling efficient training in a short time.
You can check exercise data through a dedicated app, so you can confirm even slight changes in numbers, such as how long you trained and how much weight you lost.
(Reference:https://higatrec.com/)
IoT in These Too
There are many other unique products using IoT!
Making makeup smart⁉
A revolutionary system has emerged where AI suggests makeup that suits your face! After taking a facial photo with a smartphone app and telling the product about your skin condition and concerns, it automatically analyzes your skin condition and suggests creams and other products your skin needs based on the weather, UV rays, humidity, and other factors of that day and season.
(Reference:https://youtu.be/kfRGxkllF5M)
Easy at home " Smart Garden "
Interior décor exists that allows you to enjoy hydroponic cultivation via smartphone. You can check the condition of vegetables using sensing technology, including maintenance and harvest timing. A dedicated app notifies your smartphone of the status. It informs you of the status with over 20 different icons from maintenance to harvest time. It also automatically optimizes the cultivation environment.
(Reference:https://foop.cestec.jp/)
Prevent losing items " Loss Prevention Tag "
By hiding a small loss prevention tag in keys or wallets, you can check location information on your smartphone. If attached to a bicycle, you can immediately confirm its location even if stolen. You can check where it is in real time, providing peace of mind.
(Reference:https://mamorio.jp/)
Summary
Unique IoT products like those introduced today will likely continue to increase. What particularly impressed the author was " making makeup smart ". I do my makeup in the morning when I don't have much time, but I'm often not satisfied. Having cosmetics suggested that match my skin that day would save time and make the whole day more enjoyable.
Perhaps the day when revolutionary items we dreamed of as children will appear is not far off?