Internet of Things
| Internet of Things | |
|---|---|
| Networks of connected objects and sensing devices | |
| Category | Networked device ecosystem |
| Area | Artificial intelligence, robotics and connected systems |
| Related concepts | Cybersecurity, Smart Manufacturing, Machine-to-Machine Communication |
Internet of Things (IoT) refers to connected physical devices that sense, exchange or act on information through communications networks. Examples include industrial sensors, building controllers, environmental monitors and consumer connected products. [1]
Architecture
Devices may exchange data with gateways, edge processors, cloud services or each other. Not every IoT device uses artificial intelligence, and not every AI robot is permanently connected to the Internet. [2]
Cybersecurity
NIST IR 8259A describes baseline IoT device capabilities relevant to cybersecurity, including identification, configuration, data protection and software updates. The appropriate control set varies according to device capabilities and risks. [3]
Industrial use
Manufacturing and other infrastructure settings may combine IoT components with industrial control systems and digital twins. These deployments require careful attention to lifecycle support, operational uptime and trusted device management. [4]
See also
References
- ↑ “IoT Device Cybersecurity Capability Core Baseline”. NIST. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
- ↑ “IoT Device Cybersecurity Capability Core Baseline”. NIST. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
- ↑ “IoT Device Cybersecurity Capability Core Baseline”. NIST. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
- ↑ “Foundational Cybersecurity Activities for IoT Product Manufacturers”. NIST. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
| Physical AI and machine identity | |
|---|---|
| Core concepts | Physical AI · Embodied AI · Machine learning · Autonomous systems · Robotics |
| Hardware and systems | Robots · Computer vision · Sensors · Sensor fusion · Edge AI |
| Identity and trust | Machine identity · Device authentication · Robot cybersecurity · Digital identity · Public key infrastructure |
| Applications | Industrial automation · Humanoid robots · Autonomous vehicles · Smart manufacturing |