Course

IoT Foundations – Introduction to Internet of Things, An Overview Introduction – Definition and characteristics of IoT, Physical design of IoT- Things in IoT, IoT protocol, Logical design of IoT – IoT functional blocks, IoT Communication Models, Introduction to SDN, SDN for IoT, Data Handling and Analytics, Cloud Computing, Sensor-Cloud, Fog Computing, Examples of IoT based Systems: Smart Cities and Smart Homes, Connected Vehicles, Smart Grid, Industrial IoT.

Robotics and IoT Integration – Role of Robotics in IoT, Smart Robotics and Intelligent Automation, IoT-enabled Robotics Applications, Challenges and Opportunities in Robotics and IoT Integration,Future Trends in Robotics and IoT

Ethical and Social Considerations – Ethical Issues in Robotics and IoT, Privacy and Security Concerns, Impact on Society and the Environment, Responsible Design and Development

Suggested Lab Sessions:

·         Interface sensors with ESP32/Raspberry Pi and upload real-time data to a cloud platform to demonstrate the physical design of IoT

·         Control a robotic system (e.g. mobile robot or robotic arm) remotely using an IoT platform for smart automation to illustrate IoT and Robotics Integration

·         Conduct a simulation-based case study analyzing privacy and security risks in smart home IoT systems and proposing mitigation strategies.

Course Outcomes:

CO1: Explain the fundamentals, characteristics, physical and logical design, protocols, and communication models of IoT systems.

CO2: Analyze Software Defined Networking (SDN) concepts and their applications in IoT for efficient data handling and connectivity.

CO3: Evaluate cloud computing, sensor-cloud, fog computing, and data analytics approaches in developing IoT-based smart systems.

CO4: Analyze the integration of robotics and IoT, including applications, ethical and societal impacts, and future trends in smart automation.

Textbooks / References:

1.      Pethuru Raj and Anupama C. Raman, The Internet of Things: Enabling Technologies, Platforms, and Use Cases”, CRC Press, 2017.

2.      Raj Kamal, “Internet of Things – Architecture and Design Principles”, First Edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2017. (ISBN: 978-9352605224).

3.      Arshdeep Bahga and Vijay Madisetti, “Internet of Things: A Hands-on Approach”, Universities Press, 2014.