Internet of Things

06/07/2025

🚗⚡ Smarter EV Charging with AI, Blockchain, and Auctions – Latest Research Just Published!

How can cities meet the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging without straining the power grid or frustrating users?

A newly published study presents a context-aware machine learning model that predicts EV charging demand by analyzing both driver behavior and environmental conditions. These demand forecasts are used to deploy Mobile Charging Stations (MCS) through zone-based energy auctions, enabling real-time, optimized charging infrastructure.

To ensure transparent and tamper-proof coordination among energy stakeholders, the system uses a Blockchain-based Decentralized Application (DApp) to provide a secure and decentralized layer of trust.

🚀 Key Highlights:

✔️ Increased MCS revenue through demand-driven dispatch
✔️ Smarter EV load management across dynamic zones
✔️ Reliable service delivery during peak hours

📘 Research Title:
Context-aware energy auctions on blockchain for mobile EV charging

📎 Full Article:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2210670725004226

Smarter infrastructure is not optional; it is essential. This research marks a major step forward for future-ready urban mobility.

15/10/2024

Edge AI: The Future is Now

Edge AI is rapidly changing the world around us. By bringing AI capabilities directly to devices like smartphones and IoT sensors, we're seeing a surge in real-time applications, improved privacy, and reduced reliance on the cloud.

Here's a quick look at some of the recent breakthroughs driving this revolution:

TinyML is making AI even smaller: We're now able to run sophisticated AI models on incredibly small devices, like microcontrollers. This opens up exciting possibilities for applications in wearables, smart homes, and industrial automation.

Edge AI is getting a speed boost: Specialized hardware like NPUs and FPGAs are accelerating AI processing on edge devices, enabling faster and more efficient performance.

Federated learning is enhancing privacy: This technique allows devices to collaboratively train AI models without sharing raw data, protecting sensitive information while still enabling powerful AI capabilities.

New software tools are simplifying development: Frameworks like TensorFlow Lite and PyTorch Mobile are making it easier for developers to build and deploy edge AI applications.
What does this mean for you?

Edge AI is powering a new generation of intelligent devices and applications that can understand and respond to your needs in real-time. Expect to see more personalized experiences, improved efficiency, and enhanced privacy as edge AI continues to evolve.

Want to learn more?

Follow our page for more insights on the latest advancements in edge AI and the future of this exciting field.

18/03/2024

Looking to demystify the layers of AI? Let’s unwrap it together!

At the core of the revolutionary tech we interact with daily sits Artificial Intelligence (AI), a driving force of innovation that seems to wrap its digital tendrils around every facet of our modern lives. AI, in its essence, is the overarching term that covers all computer operations which mimic human intelligence—think of it as the brain of the operation.

Nestled within AI, we discover Machine Learning (ML). ML is the heart pumping life into AI, enabling systems to learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention. It’s the piece of the puzzle that allows AI to adapt without being explicitly programmed to perform specific tasks.

Dig a little deeper, and you hit the layer of Deep Learning (DL). DL is a specialized subset of ML, comprising algorithms inspired by the structure and function of the brain's neural networks. It's the deeper cognitive process that lets AI tackle more complex, human-like tasks.

Now, shining bright at the center is Generative Artificial Intelligence. It’s the creative spark in the realm of AI, powering the ability to generate new content, whether it be text, images, or music, that is original and coherent. It's the birthplace of ingenuity in the digital domain.

Among the stars in this generative universe is the Large Language Models (LLM) layer. These models are the conversationalists of AI, trained on vast swaths of text to understand and generate human-like dialogue. Their prowess lies in their ability to process and produce language in a way that's unprecedented in the realm of machines.

And then, there’s GPT-4, a beacon of AI language understanding. It stands as a testament to the strides we’ve made in machine learning—a system so nuanced in its language abilities that it can converse, compose, and even code.

At the very heart, pulsing with the combined knowledge of all these layers, is ChatGPT – a friendly and interactive AI designed to chat, explain, assist, and even entertain.

Together, these layers form a complex, yet elegantly structured ecosystem that enables machines to perform tasks with a level of sophistication that was once the stuff of science fiction. It's AI, peeled back layer by layer, to reveal the intricate and beautiful interplay of technologies that’s making the impossible, possible.



Save this, share this, and let’s keep exploring this incredible AI odyssey together! (Photo Courtesy: Dirk Zee)

13/03/2024

🚀 Reignite Your IoT Passion: A Journey Together! 🌐

Hello, wonderful community of IoT enthusiasts! 🌟 After a brief break, we're thrilled to be back, bringing more of the IoT wonders you love. But this isn't just about us sharing; it's about us growing and exploring the boundless realms of IoT together.

What's New and What's Next? 🤔

The world of Internet of Things is evolving at an astonishing pace. From smart homes that know your comfort preferences to cities that adapt to our needs in real-time, the future is happening now! And at the heart of this revolution, your insights, questions, and projects lead the way.

We Want to Hear from YOU! ✨

Your Projects, Your Pride: Have you worked on an IoT project recently? Big or small, beginner or advanced, we want to hear about it! Share your stories, and let's celebrate your achievements together.

Questions Burning a Hole in Your Pocket?: Got IoT queries, looking for advice, or wondering about the next big thing in IoT? Drop your questions below or send them in a message. Let's make our next posts about what YOU want to know!

Polls and Puzzles: Stay tuned for interactive polls, quizzes, and challenges designed to test your knowledge, spark your curiosity, and maybe even surprise you with some IoT facts!

Upcoming Highlights 🌟

Expert Insights: We'll dive into the latest trends, dissect the newest technologies, and share tips and tricks to navigate the IoT landscape. Whether you're a hobbyist, a seasoned pro, or just IoT-curious, there's something for everyone.

Community Spotlight: Your projects, questions, and stories will take center stage. Let's inspire and be inspired by the incredible work happening in our community.

Let's Connect and Create Tomorrow 🛠️💡

This page is more than just a space for information; it's a community of pioneers, dreamers, and doers. Let's make it our collective diary of IoT exploration.

🔥 Call to Action: Hit like, share your thoughts, and let's make this a thriving hub for IoT passion and innovation. Your voice is the spark that lights up this community!

Together, let's connect tomorrow, explore IoT's wonders, and shape a future we're all excited to be a part of. Welcome back to the journey. It's going to be an incredible ride!

28/07/2023

We are delighted to share an excellent opportunity for those involved in the field of Advanced Computing Applications. The Computer Society of India, Kolkata, is hosting the International Conference on Advanced Computing Applications (ICACA 2024).

Please visit the conference website for more details: http://csikolkata.org/ICACA2024/

The conference will cover a comprehensive range of exciting and timely topics, including the Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and many more. This is an exceptional platform for researchers, academics, and professionals to share their work, collaborate, and stay abreast of the latest developments in our field.

We invite you all to consider submitting your research, attending the conference, joining the discussions, and fully embracing this enriching event.

Please visit the website to learn more about the key dates, call for papers, and registration details. We are looking forward to your participation!

26/07/2023

The world is witnessing a transformative era marked by the convergence of Smart Sensing, IoT (Internet of Things), AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning), and Data Science, giving rise to the concept of "Smart Living." This technological synergy has revolutionized the way we interact with our environment and the objects around us. Smart Sensing allows us to gather vast amounts of real-time data from various sources, while IoT seamlessly connects these devices and systems, creating a vast network of interconnected smart devices. Leveraging the power of AI/ML and Data Science, this data is analyzed, leading to actionable insights and personalized experiences. From smart homes with automated temperature control and energy efficiency to smart cities optimizing traffic flow and resource allocation, this era holds immense promise in enhancing our quality of life, driving efficiency, and shaping a more sustainable future.

Join the seminar on "FROM SMART SENSING TO SMART LIVING:
THE ERA OF IOT, AI/ML AND DATA SCIENCE," to get more insight into this domain.

Free Registration Link:
https://forms.gle/KSekfbV1jKDRJ5qA8

19/07/2023

Dear All,

IEEE Young Professionals, Kolkata Section will jointly organize with Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, a technical Lecture on 20.07.2023 (Thursday) at 3:00 p.m. in the Amitava Dey Memorial Hall(ADMH), Department of Computer Science &Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.

Topic: Unleashing the Power of Optimization and Machine Learning in Large Scale Industrial and Business Problems

Speaker: Ritam Guha, Ph.D. student at Michigan State University

Date: 20 July 2023

Time: 3:00 PM

You are cordially invited to attend the lecture.

18/01/2023

18/11/2022

Did you know there's such a thing as "Responsible AI?"
This term has recently become popular in the field of applied artificial intelligence. Companies can build trust and confidently grow AI via the practice of responsible AI by designing, developing, and deploying AI with good intentions to empower people and businesses and equitably influence consumers and society.

Want to dig deeper? Want to know how AI is transforming the whole world with its current advancements? Then check the link given below to stay updated with the recent developments that Google has achieved.

Tune in to AI@ ‘22 to hear from Google’s AI and Research teams about our latest work in the fields of robotics, natural language understanding, accessibility...

01/11/2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining popularity in the Internet of Things (IoT) based application-based solution development. Whereas, Blockchain is become unavoidable in IoT for maintaining the end-to-end process in the decentralized approach. Combining these two current-age technologies, this paper details a brief comparative study with the implementations and further analyzes the adaptability of the AI-based solution in the Blockchain-integrated IoT architecture. This work focuses on identifying the of block data in the block validation stage using AI-based approaches. Several supervised, unsupervised, and semi-supervised learning algorithms are analyzed to determine a block's data sensitivity. It is identified that machine learning techniques can identify a block's data with very high accuracy. By utilizing this, the block's sensitivity can be identified, which can help the system to reduce the energy consumption of the block validation stage by dynamically choosing an appropriate consensus mechanism.

This research article has been accepted at the OCIT 2022 (IEEE) Conference for publication after peer review.

Article Citation Format:
J. Dutta, D. Puthal, and E. Damiani, "AI-based Block Identification and Classification in the Blockchain Integrated IoT," 20th OITS International Conference on Information Technology (OCIT), 2022.

To find details about this interesting article, check the link below:

PDF | Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gaining popularity in the Internet of Things (IoT) based application-based solution development. Whereas,... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

10/05/2022

The international conference on Computational Intelligence and Networks (CINE) is designed to provide a platform for young scientists and scholars from Computational Intelligence and Networks domain to connect, collaborate and create scientific contents together. It also proposes to focus on all aspects of emerging artificial intelligence technologies through hands-on tutorials and industry-academia collaborations with the aim to reduce the AI knowledge gap between industry and basic scientific research. For more details please check https://www.cineconf.org/call-for-papers

Thrust Areas (But not limited to):
Track-1: Computational Intelligence
Track-2: Network Architectures and Analysis
Track-3: IoT, Sensors and Sensor Networks
Track-4: Computer Security and Blockchain
Track-5: Applications of AI and ML
Track-6: Representation Learning & Computer Vision

Paper Submission
All papers submitted to CINE 2020 will undergo a peer-review process and the submitted paper will be reviewed by at least two reviewers. All papers are reviewed using a single-blind review process: authors declare their names and affiliations in the paper for the reviewers to see, but reviewers do not know each other's identities, nor do the authors receive information about who has reviewed their paper. It is the author's responsibility to make sure that the paper conforms to the conference requirements.

Papers need to be prepared according to the IEEE Conference double column format and submitted in PDF format via the CINE-2022 submission site through Easychair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=cine2022

Maximum length of each paper is 6 pages. Papers must be unpublished and must not be submitted for publication elsewhere. One can find the Latex Template at the Overleaf IEEE Conference Template.

Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: 17 June 2022
- Notification to Authors: 20 October 2022
- Final Camera-Ready Submission and Registration: 12 November 2022