Artificial Intelligence for Cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) are both boons of technological advancements in recent years. Both have made human life easier and convenient than before. While IoT can generate unimaginable amounts of data in no time, AI has made machines work almost like humans by making them capable of learning, recognising, and understanding.

Now imagine if these two boons can be brought together to create some inconceivable wonders? The fact is they have indeed been used together to create some state-of-the-art examples of using technology for utmost human convenience.

IoT for Smart Living

Until about a few years ago, who would’ve thought that smartphones and smart devices could be a living reality? It all became possible with IoT which made it possible for two or more devices to connect with each other and transfer data over the Internet. And then came the Cloud Computing technology which could leverage IoT to generate huge amounts of data from several user databases over the Internet.

More and more companies came to realise the need to collect user data – what they’re browsing, what they’re looking for online, their needs, tastes, preferences, etc., so that they could come forward with providing exact solutions to these. So basically creating a win-win situation for both the customer and the service provider by bridging the demand-supply gap.

AI for Better Customer Experience

Many look at AI as just a few steps away from replacing human intelligence. While that still remains to be seen, the contribution of AI in making lives simpler, smarter, and better definitely deserves applause. Voice recognition (Amazon Echo aka Alexa), GPS tracking stores to facilitate home delivery, and by cab services to reach us in no time are all AI-bestowed blessings.

AI + IoT = Perfect Combination

Now that we know the individual benefits of these two technologies, let’s take a look at what happens when they come together. To begin with, AI can be used to effectively assess the large proportion of data computed through Cloud-based Internet of Things. This integration has already been tried in a few cases already, listed below:

1. Amazon Shopping

Wonder how Amazon service provider is able to suggest recommendations for your shopping activity each time you log on to the app? It’s all through AI and IoT combination. IoT helps amass large data of all Amazon users and AI works on making sense out of it – understanding user behaviour and preferences based on previous shopping experience on its app.

2. ET City Brain

This amazing machine-learning model based on Cloud-based Internet of Things has been applied in Hangzhou, China, where it’s helped reduce car traffic by almost 15%. The system works by using data from cameras installed on traffic lights across the city and the AI platform suggests how lights should be changed to facilitate smoother traffic movement and lesser accidents.

Conclusion

Artificial Intelligence and Cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) can be a deadly combination to provide remarkable solutions for the benefit of mankind.