Smart Connected Sensors - Enablers for the IoT

Abstract

The Internet of Things (IoT) is all about making life simpler and more exciting for consumers by interconnecting the world around them. But how can this promise of the IoT be fulfilled? In the world of IoT, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors form the backbone of the interface between the user and the multitudes of devices that surround us, such as smartphones, wearables, robots and drones. However, making devices able to sense and be connected is simply not enough to realize the grand promise of the IoT. The fact remains, that IoT will only be successful if it follows a user-centric approach, i.e. by solving real-life everyday challenges, making life simpler, enhancing ease of use. Furthermore, ubiquitous sensing of everything on all manner of devices in an ever-increasing number of complex environments poses definite and growing challenges for sensor providers.