Gophr Uses Wireless Sensors to Map Pollution
The London delivery service provider is collaborating with technology companies to equip bicycle couriers with Bluetooth-enabled sensors in order to understand the cyclists’ exposure to harmful emissions.
IoT News Roundup
Machina Research lowers IoT growth forecast; Verizon steers toward connected transportation with logistics industry buys; Murata announces new LoRa module; NIST issues security-focused IoT report; new product and features from Loopd.
What Does Brexit Mean for the Internet of Things?
Britain’s exit from the European Union is creating massive uncertainty for the U.K. economy. Technology firms, including IoT players, face potential challenges to their markets, funding and workforces, but they can also take advantage of fresh opportunities.
RFID News Roundup
Century RFID releases Commando IT tag, Metalion L printable RFID label ••• Denso intros new handheld UHF RFID reader ••• STMicroelectronics acquires ams’ NFC and UHF RFID reader assets ••• Auburn University’s RFID Lab installs PLUS Location Systems’ RTLS ••• Infinite RF Holdings merges with L-Com ••• GS1 Australia launches implementation guidelines for apparel, footwear sectors.
Project Turns Bicycle Couriers into IoT Nodes
In London, a delivery service is collaborating with technology companies to equip bicycle couriers with air-pollution sensors in order to understand the cyclists’ exposure to harmful emissions.
WestLotto Hopes to Get Lucky With BLE Technology
The German lottery operator is in the middle of a six-month pilot of a system that uses Bluetooth beacons to send promotional offers to WestLotto app users, and then monitors how those individuals respond.
About That Untapped Pool
Yes, there are many companies with problems that could benefit from RFID—but the vast majority are not yet ready to invest in the technology.
Sensor Network Has Avocado Farmer Seeing Green
High water costs made Kurt Bantle’s avocado farm financially untenable, but after optimizing his irrigation system by using a network of sensors linked to an IoT network, he was able to slash his water costs and recoup his investment in just six months.
Wireless Sensors Help Ye Ol’ Geezer Stay Cool
The Utah butcher shop is using Monnit hardware to monitor its coolers and freezers, and make sure they are always operating correctly.
Believe What You Read About RFID
Some benefits seem so amazing that companies are skeptical about the technology actually delivering such outsized returns.