Internet of Things (IoT) devices will morph into Internet of Senses technology by 2030

The internet of things (IoT) is the network of physical devices, vehicles, home appliances, and other items embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity which enables these objects to connect and exchange data. The IoT is a giant network of connected things and people – all of which collect and share data about the world around us.

In recent years, we have seen an explosion in the number of IoT devices being developed and deployed. This trend is only set to continue as more businesses wake up to the potential benefits that these connected devices can bring. By 2030, it is estimated that there will be over 30 billion IoT devices in use worldwide – providing a wealth of data that can be used to improve efficiency, optimize operations and create new revenue streams.

One area where we are likely to see significant development in the coming years is the area of sensory technology. This refers to any device or system that can detect external stimuli (such as sound or movement) and convert them into digital information that can be processed by a computer. This could include everything from wearable fitness trackers that monitor our heart rate or steps taken during exercise, to smart buildings equipped with sensors that regulate temperature based on occupancy levels.

As this technology develops further, it is not hard to imagine a future where our homes are equipped with walls lined with sensors that can detect when someone enters the room; offices outfitted with air quality monitors; clothes made from materials capable of detecting changes in temperature; even contact lenses fitted with tiny displays showing information about our surroundings. This would mark a major shift from today’s “internet-of-things” towards an “internet-of-senses” – whereby we are constantly bombarded with digital information about our environment through all five senses.? While this may sound like something straight out of science fiction, research suggests that such systems could become reality within just 10-15 years.

• Imagine for a moment what life might be like if you were constantly bombarded with digital information through all five senses… It sounds like something straight out of science fiction, but research suggests that such systems could become reality within just 10 - 15 years. What was?once relegated to movies and television shows is quickly becoming cutting-edge technology, says futurist Ray Kurzweil in his book The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology. If Kurzweil is right, then the future will be a very different place than we can imagine.

Some of the technologies that Kurzweil predicts will become commonplace include brain implants that allow us to interface with computers, artificial intelligence that surpasses human intelligence, and nanobots that can repair our cells from within. These technologies may sound like science fiction, but they are based on real research conducted today.

If these technologies do become a reality, they could have profound implications for humanity as a whole. For example, brain implants could help us to overcome diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Artificial intelligence could help us solve problems that are too difficult for humans to solve on their own. And nanobots could extend our life spans dramatically by repairing the damage caused by aging at the cellular level.

Of course, there are also potential risks associated with these technologies. Brain implants could be used to control our thoughts and emotions; artificial intelligence might one day decide that humans are expendable, and nanobots might get out of control and start destroying everything in sight (think "The Terminator"). But even if some of these risks materialize, the benefits of these technologies will likely outweigh the drawbacks in the long run.