Autonomous Internet of Things is a term that refers to the ability of Internet of Things (IoT) devices to operate without human intervention or supervision. IoT devices are sensors, actuators, cameras, robots, and other smart objects connected to the internet and can communicate with each other or with cloud services. Autonomous IoT devices can perform multiple tasks, including data collection, analysis, decision-making, and control, without relying on predefined rules or commands from a central authority. Autonomous IoT devices can also adapt to changing environments and learn from their own experiences or from other devices.
Autonomous IoT has many potential applications and benefits in various domains such as smart cities, smart homes, smart factories, smart agriculture, smart healthcare, and smart transportation. For example, autonomous IoT devices can help optimize traffic flow, reduce energy consumption, improve safety and security, enhance productivity and efficiency, and provide personalized and customized services. Autonomous IoT can also enable new business models and opportunities for innovation and value creation.
Autonomous vehicles
These are the cars, trucks, buses, or trains driving themselves on roads or tracks without human drivers. Autonomous vehicles use cameras, radars, lidars, GPS, and onboard computers to sense their environment, plan their routes, avoid obstacles, and follow traffic rules. Examples of autonomous vehicles are Tesla’s self-driving cars, Waymo’s driverless taxis, and Cruise’s autonomous delivery vehicles.
Autonomous robots
These are machines that can perform physical tasks without human supervision or assistance. Autonomous robots use sensors, actuators, and algorithms to manipulate objects, move around, and interact with their surroundings. Some examples of autonomous robots are Boston Dynamics’ Spot and Atlas robots, Amazon’s warehouse robots, and iRobot’s Roomba vacuum cleaners.
Autonomous drones
These are aerial vehicles that can fly without human pilots or controllers. Autonomous drones use cameras, sensors, and wireless communication to navigate the air, avoid collisions, and carry out missions such as surveillance, delivery, or inspection. Some examples of autonomous drones are DJI’s Mavic Air 2 drone, Skydio’s R1 drone, and Zipline’s medical delivery drones.
Autonomous software
These programs or applications can perform complex tasks without human guidance or configuration. Autonomous software uses artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and data analysis to generate content, answer questions, make recommendations, or optimize processes. Some examples of autonomous software are GPT-3’s natural language generator, IBM Watson’s question-answering system, and Netflix’s recommendation engine.
