The dynamic Role of IoT assimilated with Artificial Intelligence will play a responsible role for the Society in a Post COVID-19

To put it into simple terms, the IoT allows us to collect data quickly and on a vast scale, while AI is the brainpower that analyzes and makes sense of that data faster than any team of humans ever could. How will these technologies apply in a post COVID-19 world?

Existing IoT Devices Put to Work- The nice thing about how the IoT has developed is that prior to being pressed into service for the COVID fight, the technology had already evolved to the point where many useful devices already existed. It wasn’t like everything had to be designed from scratch. There were a few adaptations, often related to security and the protection of personal medical records, and then they were ready to go. Today, IoT device companies are teaming up with NGOs and governments by developing new technology solutions that can be used to help fight COVID and provide relief to people and businesses.

These includes: 

?1. Connected Thermometers and oxygen level monitoring: You must be aware that how hospitals and stores use scanners to check temperature as people enter. Since fever is one of the fundamental COVID symptoms, this IoT technology allows millions of devices to feed data into a national database that allows for the production of real-time maps showing at a glance where fevers might be spiking. This is invaluable information for getting a jump on a hot spot.

The other crucial symptom of dropping the oxygen level also indicates health of affected lungs of the COVID 19 patients.

2. Wearables Devices like Health watch: Sensors that can be worn by patients and staff allow for the real-time flow of data related to vital signs like the aforementioned temperature, heart rate, blood oxygen, and more. One type of smart wristband records when the person wearing it touches their face, an action determined to be one of the primary means of spreading the disease. Another type of wristband tracks recent arrivals to a country to ensure they are adhering to the home quarantine period.

In this pandemic year of 2020, the IoT market has shown rapid expansion and growth, especially in the medical field. IoT use in healthcare is expected to be worth $534.3 billion by 2025.

Among its most useful applications are medical wearables, which enable accurate data collection and the ability to monitor vital signs. These contain various type of PCBs, including flexible PCBs and rigid-flex PCBs that are smaller and lighter than other types, making them more ideal than their rigid counterparts. In addition, many of these devices also contain temperature sensors, and skin perspiration sensors to help monitor symptoms. Because this technology is constantly developing, here are some of the latest trends in medical wearables.

3. Payment & Accounting: COVID-19 has also greatly affected the way businesses conduct payments and accounting, especially as companies have been forced to transition to virtual collaboration and remote work. Implementing IoT in accounting changes the flow of data because it enables accountants to receive all financial-related knowledge and real-time data digitally. Both of these will enable faster issue assessments and risk analyses, and will further allow businesses to respond to issues much faster than they could otherwise. In the future, it is very likely that business accountants will need to become well-trained in the IoT.

4. Transportation- of medical supplies into hot spots without putting more human lives at risk. This method is faster and relieves vehicle congestion on roads.

5. Monitors public gatherings, relaying information to law enforcement when social distancing and maximum occupant limits are exceeded. Used to spray disinfectants in public areas as well as on vehicles traveling into or out of hot spots.

Precisely AIOT is the right technology of combination for IOT integrated AI, which can play a crucial role post COVID 19 world.