Classifications of Smart Objects
The Main Components of a Smart Object
The Sensors
Classification of Sensors
Table 1.3: Sensor types with examples
Acoustic sensors measure sound levels in the environment.
Classification of Actuators
Table 1.4: Actuator types with examples
Read the sentences and tick True or False.
Describe the main components of a smart object.
Analyze which types of applications would require self-powered sensors and which would require power-connected sensors. Present your ideas below.
Different IoT applications require different types of smart objects. List the features that categorize smart objects.
Select three sensor types that are important for environment measurements and discuss their usage.
Consider how the study of the communication between the various systems of the human body could help engineers build better interconnected systems for IoT solutions.
Distinguish which types of actuators might be more commonly found in robotics applications.
Consider which actuator types require more complex data to accomplish their required tasks. Briefly explain why.