The Growing Role of IoT in Automation: A Review of Emerging Applications
摘要
The Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a transformative paradigm that connects everyday objects, devices, and systems to the internet, enabling real-time data collection, communication, and intelligent decision-making. IoT applications span across multiple domains including healthcare, smart homes, agriculture, transportation, smart cities, industry 4.0, and energy management. This review paper provides an in-depth overview of IoT applications, highlighting their importance, objectives, benefits, and challenges. The review also emphasizes the role of IoT in enhancing efficiency, automation, safety, and decision-making, while addressing concerns related to security, interoperability, and scalability.