Wireless Data Transmission
Wireless data transfer isn’t precisely a novel concept, but the way we’re learning to use it is. Sensors detect changes in the environment in general. When such sensors are connected via the Internet of Things, their power is amplified, allowing systems to change based on what the sensors observe.
Real-time data allows consumers and businesses to make better decisions without guessing (or hope) for the appropriate response. Sensors enable us to obtain new insights, increase productivity, and diagnose problems before they occur.
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and it’s revolutionizing the way businesses handle everything from automation and efficiency to predictive maintenance are some of the most interesting uses. In addition, IoT sensors have a significant impact on the healthcare industry. So let’s take a look at how IoT solutions and sensors are helping these two industries transform for the better.
Industrial IoT
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), often known as Industry 4.0, is changing the way manufacturers do business. While IIoT sensors have already enabled completely new levels of safety and automation, they are now assisting in resolving one of manufacturing’s most pressing issues: unplanned downtime. This downtime costs factories 5-20 percent of their annual production and $22,000 each minute in the automotive sector. Monitoring consumption and ensuring that equipment is properly maintained is the simplest strategy to reduce unplanned downtime. IoT solutions and sensors are assisting manufacturers in achieving this goal.
Medical IoT Sensors
Sensors have long been used in healthcare to track anything from a patient’s blood sugar to heart rate and oxygen saturation. IoT sensors are rapidly tracking more ailments from an accelerometer that records Parkinson’s-related tremors to insoles that detect foot pressure, temperature, and movement to help avoid diabetic foot ulcers. Insulin levels, medication adherence, asthma inhaler use, and so on are all tracked by medical IoT solutions and devices.
Furthermore, more healthcare providers are “prescribing” smartwatches or other wearables to their patients to help them track their activity, movement, and sleep. According to Pew Research, 21% of US adults wear a wristwatch or fitness tracker, a proportion that is rapidly increasing among Baby Boomers.
Bottom Line
Sensor data is transmitted to platforms and apps that can be managed by the patient or care provider, depending on permissions, because these devices are all IoT-enabled solutions. This can help patients better understand and manage their health, such as receiving reminders to take their medicine or alerts if their blood sugar levels fall below a certain level.
