The Internet of Things has grown rapidly since 1999, since Kevin Ashton first proposed it. The Internet of Things market is expected to reach $1.46 trillion (about 10 trillion yuan) by 2020, according to research firm IDC.
It is predicted that 75.44 billion devices worldwide will be connected to the Internet of Things by 2025. The Internet of Things is the next big thing in connecting everything in the world. So what are the research directions of future technology development of Internet of Things?
1. The Internet of Things and AI reinforce each other
The Internet of Things is made up of networked devices that transmit data, generating unimaginable amounts of data that many businesses have no idea how to manage. Of course, if this data is relevant to customers and their personal information, no business will ignore its value.
Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence (AI) that can learn on its own without programming. The computer receives data from the device and learns from it to understand customer preferences and adjust accordingly.
To process this massive amount of customer data, the iot constructs the flow of data between devices and AI, and helps manage this data without any human error. In addition, ARTIFICIAL intelligence is considered a key driver of the Iot revolution.
2. 5G becomes the necessary fuel for the Internet of Things
In the decade from 2020 to 2030, iot devices will grow from 75 billion to more than 100 billion, and the upgrade from 4G to 5G is the most important for iot growth. 4G networks can support 5500 to 6000 NB-iot devices on a single cell. In 5G networks, a cell can handle up to 1 million devices.
3. Routers will become more secure to block insecure access
When the Internet of Things is secure, it makes your home smarter and more productive. Smart home devices connected to the Internet, such as smart TVS, security cameras, door locks and more, can add luxury and comfort to your life, as well as unsafe cyber attacks. So here, the router will play an important role as the entry point for the Internet into the home.
When your smart iot device is attacked, the router will protect the network with password authentication, firewalls, and allow specific devices to be configured on the network.