Sensors and Protocols for Industry 4.0: Industrial Applications of Maker Tech

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G. R. Kanagachidambaresan, B. NSensors and Protocols for Industry 4.0Maker Innovations Serieshttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9007-1_2

2. Sensors for the Industrial Internet of Things

G. R. Kanagachidambaresan¹   and Bharathi N.¹

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

 

Sensors are part of our day-to-day life. They monitor the environment as well as people in places such as offices, hospitals, shops, and the home. They also are in trains, planes, and cars; machines such as vending machines and ATMs; home appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators; and factories. They can be used to monitor changes such as temperature humidity, pressure, and more.

Specifically, ...