Part #2: IoT stories — a quick glimpse of real-world adopters
There are a lot of leaders who are front-running in the adoption of IoT in their enterprise digitization strategy, many of these are interesting stories, that I think, can open-up and inspire you. I started going across the globe and across the business verticals to see and compile it for you. These are just small bites of details of a large portion of the meal. Here is the compilation of some of the stories of the real-world IoT adopters that I found interesting, the order is random and does not signify any ranking or priority, here we go!!
#1 Lukoil Group
The employees work in tough working conditions extracting oil by underground mining methods. Lukoil’s goal is to strengthen health monitoring for their employees and prevent accidents in mines. The company introduced automated compulsory medical tests solution called ESMO with medical robots to measure their vitals. As soon as an employee passes the examination, medical data is sent to the doctor’s workstation and to other SAP business processes, for example, to an HR solution for tracking work hours. The ultimate decision on whether to allow the employee to work that day is made by a doctor.
In future there are also plans to have the medical terminals replaced by wearable electronic devices, such as smart bracelets, allowing workers’ vital signs to be monitored in real time.
Reference: SAP IoT
The Lukoil Oil Company is a Russian multinational energy corporation headquartered in Moscow, specializing in the business of extraction, production, transport, and sale of petroleum, natural gas, and petroleum products
#2 Compology
Compology is an image-based container monitoring system built for the waste and recycling industry. With the application of IoT, the system is capable of feeding real-time data and operate. The Waste collection cost is reduced by using this software, which analysis the best route for the trucks.
Compology claims that it is the only system available for this purpose. Real Time data from trucks are sent to the data center via IoT where all data are carefully analyzed. The suggestions are then sent to the drivers via the internet who can view them in the tablet attached in their driver cabin. The garbage pickup takes place only when there is need as the system indicates in advance. IoT plays an important role in this container monitoring system. Reference: Compology
Compology is started with a purpose: to bring efficiency to waste and recycling services through accurate, timely container data collection.
#3 Keifuku Bus
Japanese telecom giant NTT teamed up with SAP to help prevent accidents using the Internet of Things (IoT) technology. NTT Labs has co-developed a fabric embedded with sensors, called “hitoe” with Toray Industries, to monitor people’s vital signs like heartbeat and nervous system responses.
Keifuku Bus Company has run this project that makes it possible to monitor a driver’s conditions continuously in real time. Catches driver’s unusual movements when he is driving and alert an abnormality instantly. We expect this will help us make the vehicle stop safely. These two companies are working together to make the transportation industry safer so that events like the tragedy of the bus accident don’t have to happen again. This is not just about revenue, it’s about people and life safety.
Reference: SAP IoT
Keifuku Bus is a bus transportation company based in Fukui Prefecture, Japan in operation since June 1941. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Keifuku Electric Railroad, and a part of the Keifuku Group of companies.
#4 Bajaj Auto
Bajaj Auto, uses 100+ cobots for material handling, improving its production capabilities and keeping product quality consistent. The cobots from Universal Robotics work alongside Bajaj employees to standardize material handling and machine tending and are also being used for decal applications, a process now patented by Bajaj. The employees can now work with the cobots to carry out repetitive tasks with faultless precision and ensure high-quality vehicles. Reference: IBM IoT
Bajaj Auto Limited is a global two-wheeler and three-wheeler manufacturing company. Bajaj Auto manufactures and sells motorcycles, scooters and auto rickshaws. Bajaj Auto is a part of the Bajaj Group.
#5 NY Energy Manager
New York Energy Manager(NYEM) is a digital energy service which helps consumers to reduce their energy usage by proper analysis and data. It was developed with the aim of helping the consumers to reduce the usage and save energy to a certain extent. By identifying the cost-savings strategies, NYEM is capable of helping many consumers. The primary purpose of reducing the cost is achieved by IoT applications which keeps a record of the loads.
Three main data is recorded in NYEM with the help of IoT:
- Monthly Utility Data
- Building Interval Data
- Deep Sub-metering Data
In future, it is believed that NYEM will contribute more towards energy saving and cost-cutting solutions. Reference: NYEM
Lower Energy Costs and Improve Resiliency with NYPA’s Digital Platform. New York Energy Manager (NYEM) is NYPA’s advanced, secure energy management center, headquartered in Albany.
In case, we are meeting for the first time, I’m Vimal Jose, for the last 17+ years, helping businesses transform by applying mobile-apps, IoT, ML, AI, and Blockchain technologies. If you would like me to offer consultation or engagement, you can always reach me, at email: vimaljose@gmail.com — skype: mvimaljose — twitter: @mvimaljose
Originally published at https://www.linkedin.com on March 16, 2018.
