Sommely smart wine caps use Intel Quark micro-controllers, LED lights, Bluetooth Low Energy, a mobile app and cloud analytics to select the right wine for a meal
Villagers escape mudslides and floods in rural El Salvador thanks to an early warning system built with IoT devices and wireless RF mesh networks
There still is no master cure for traffic jams, but thanks to IoT-based traffic management systems, commuters can better navigate roads and waste less time stuck in traffic
If you have technical IoT skills, non-profit organizations such as Year Up, IESC and FIT could use your help
Cradlepoint multi-WAN routers, license plate readers and IoT sensors integrated with the FBI's crime database enhance public safety and law enforcement
IoT-enabled hydrants with SIGFOX connectivity help fire departments ensure the water supply for firemen
Medical teams track donated organs in real time with OrganTracker and KORE to manage the logistics of transplant surgeries
Bluetooth-enabled beacons running on ambient light, along with an augmented reality mobile app, help commuters navigate confusing subway stations
Arable's Pulsepod collects hyperlocal weather and crop data to help farmers make better-informed decisions
LoRa-based sensors detect farm power grid breakdowns to help cost-effectively manage repairs with minimal staff