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How Internet of Things and Augmented Reality are a Perfect Match

The combination of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Augmented Reality (AR) is not only allowing enterprises to gather data and generate insights from it, instead, it is also delivering those insights to the right people at the right time to create maximum impact. 

If IoT is the year’s blockbuster, then Augmented Reality is gradually becoming an innovation that lets workers easily gain access to what’s happening with their smart connected products. IoT generates the data required and AR assists in using that data optimally.

Internet of Things (IoT) and Augmented Reality (AR)

IoT uses its network of smart objects, sensors, and processors, and makes the entire process autonomously responsive by continuously gathering data, analyzing it and triggering the relevant and appropriate responses from the concerned entities.

 For Instance, IoT-based inventory management system uses sensors and scanners to monitor the consumption and storage of materials present in a manufacturing facility. Moreover, whenever the inventory reaches depletion, the IoT-powered systems either place an order for replenishment or it notifies the concerned authorities.

Augmented Reality is integrated to provide workers the ability to access vital information. For example, the use of AR smart glasses in the logistics department is helping to sort the units and also helps to identify packages efficiently without struggling to read the printed tags or use hand-held scanners.

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How Smart Cities Thrive by Focusing on Positive User Experience

In today’s age of smart cities, the new challenges of urban designing revolve around leveraging user experience to not only support urban activities but also inspire, educate, and empower the citizens. 

The user experience designs also need to foster a shift in values, transitioning the focus from convenience toward the notion of meaning.

For example, informing citizens about their smart city experience and creating awareness about choosing public transport can help create a more empathetic urban population. 

To assist individuals to derive value from their experience, it is also crucial to create spaces that are flexible enough to cater to various modes of use including entertainment as well as purely functional purposes. Read More

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