Internet of Things
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Actuator
Quick Definition
Component converting energy into physical motion in IoT
Full Definition
A component converting energy into physical motion or action in IoT systems.
Examples
motor control, valve operation, lock mechanisms
Related Terms
iot
sensor
control-system
More Internet of Things Terms
IoT Security
Protecting IoT devices and networks from cyber threats
Smart City
Urban area using IoT and data analytics for optimization
Device Shadow
Virtual cloud representation of IoT device state
MQTT
Lightweight publish-subscribe protocol for IoT communication
Wearable Technology
Body-worn devices collecting and transmitting personal data
Precision Agriculture
Using IoT sensors and data to optimize farming