Uladzislau Bayouski

The world of robotics is already impressive, but when you pair it with the Internet of Things (IoT), it becomes something else entirely — intelligent, connected, and incredibly versatile. If you’ve ever dreamed of building robots that not only move but think, react, and communicate with the world around them, IoT is your missing piece. In this guide, we’ll explore five powerful IoT-powered robotics projects you can start building right now. Each project blends hardware, programming, automation, and cloud integration to solve real-world problems. Whether you’re a hobbyist, student, or seasoned maker, these ideas will help you level up your skills and create something truly impactful.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) have each transformed industries on their own. But when combined — often referred to as  AIoT  — they create a technology ecosystem that’s more than the sum of its parts. Together, they enable systems that can sense, think, and act in real time, fundamentally changing how we live, work, and interact with the world. This isn’t a distant vision. AI + IoT is already here, influencing everything from healthcare and agriculture to energy grids and smart homes. When combined, AI allows IoT devices not just to  sense  their environment, but to  interpret and act  on that information.

When we talk about the Internet of Things (IoT), most people imagine connected devices here on Earth — smart thermostats, industrial sensors, connected cars. But in 2025, IoT is no longer bound to the ground. It’s heading into space. Space-based IoT  is unlocking connectivity for regions that terrestrial networks can’t reach — from remote oil rigs to vast ocean shipping lanes. It’s an emerging technology with transformative potential for industries, environmental monitoring, and global infrastructure. Here’s a deep dive into what space-based IoT is, how it works, and where it’s making an impact.

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In recent years,  smart cities  have moved from futuristic concept to everyday reality. With the help of the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and intelligent infrastructure, cities around the world are becoming more sustainable, responsive, and citizen-focused. But beyond the buzzword, what exactly makes a city “smart”? And how does IoT technology tie it all together? This article breaks down the building blocks of smart cities, explores real-world examples, and looks at what the future holds.

From the smartwatch on your wrist to the advanced safety systems in modern cars,  smart microcontrollers  quietly power much of our connected world. These small, integrated chips are the control centers of embedded systems, combining computation, memory, connectivity, and intelligent features into a single package. What Is a Microcontroller? A  microcontroller  is a single chip that houses a processor, memory, and peripherals. Unlike microprocessors, which require external memory and components, microcontrollers integrate everything needed for control tasks directly on one chip. This makes them compact, efficient, and ideal for embedded applications across appliances, vehicles, wearables, and industrial machinery. In this article, we’ll unpack the internals of a smart microcontroller — component by component — and explore why it’s such a critical building block in the Internet of Things (IoT) era.