Home Automation: Transforming Living Spaces Through Intelligent Robotics and Smart Technologies

Home automation-This chapter introduces the fundamental principles and technologies behind home automation, setting the stage for understanding its various applications

Zigbee-Focuses on Zigbee technology, an essential communication standard in home automation, providing lowpower wireless networking for devices

Wireless sensor network-Discusses the role of wireless sensors in monitoring and controlling home environments, an integral part of smart systems

Building automation-Explores the broader context of automation in buildings, from energy management to security, ensuring seamless integration into home settings

Edge computing-Highlights how edge computing enhances the efficiency of home automation systems by processing data closer to the source, reducing latency and enhancing responsiveness

Smart transducer-This chapter delves into smart transducers, which bridge the physical and digital worlds in home automation systems

Internet of things-Explores the Internet of Things (IoT), the backbone of modern smart homes, allowing devices to communicate and interact autonomously

Smart grid-Discusses the concept of a smart grid, integrating renewable energy sources and advanced metering to optimize energy use within homes

Time switch-Focuses on programmable time switches that enable automated control of household systems, from lighting to heating

Smart object-Examines the role of smart objects in home automation, offering insight into how everyday items are becoming interconnected and intelligent

Cyber–physical system-Analyzes the convergence of physical systems and cyber technologies, emphasizing the critical role in creating intelligent homes

Softwaredefined networking-Covers how softwaredefined networks enable flexible and scalable communication between devices, crucial for home automation systems

HomeKit-This chapter provides an overview of Apple’s HomeKit platform, which simplifies home automation with its ecosystem of compatible devices

Fog computing-Discusses fog computing as a decentralized computing solution that improves data processing and storage for home automation systems

Transactive energy-Examines transactive energy systems that enable smart homes to actively participate in energy markets, optimizing energy consumption

Industrial internet of things-Provides an understanding of the Industrial IoT’s role in advanced home automation, particularly in terms of connectivity and data exchange

Home Assistant-Focuses on the Home Assistant platform, which offers users the ability to control all smart devices through a single interface

Develco Products-Introduces Develco’s smart home products, highlighting innovations that enhance home automation solutions

Internet of vehicles-Explores the concept of IoV, focusing on how vehicles and homes are interconnected within the broader smart ecosystem

IoT forensics-Delivers insight into the forensic analysis of IoT devices, crucial for maintaining security and privacy in automated homes

IEEE 802.15-Examines the IEEE 802.15 standards that govern lowpower wireless networks, a foundational element of home automation