Tang Chao

The Growing Role of IoT Sensors in the Connected World IoT sensors are rapidly becoming the foundation of the digital economy. Today, industries rely on IoT sensors to collect real-time data from machines, environments, and infrastructure. As digital transformation accelerates, the number of connected devices continues to grow. Many analysts expect more than 50 billion … Read more

IoT platform strategies are changing fast. For years, teams pushed most data to the cloud. Then they ran rules and analytics there. However, many modern use cases now demand instant action. As a result, more platforms add edge AI inference as a core capability.   An IoT platform that supports edge inference can decide locally. Then … Read more

IoT is turning high-rise fire safety from paperwork and spot checks into continuous, verifiable operations. Chongqing is pushing a mandatory program that targets 47,000 high-rise buildings for full connection to a city platform. The rollout links four critical systems—water pressure, water level, access routes, and duty compliance—so alarms can reach the platform within one minute. … Read more

A New Stage for Smart City Infrastructure Shanghai Intelligent IoT Connectivity is becoming a defining framework for Shanghai’s next phase of urban digital transformation. With the release of the 2026–2028 action plan for IoT and sensing infrastructure, Shanghai has set clear and measurable goals. The city plans to build a stronger communications foundation, expand sensing … Read more

The IoT Chip has become the power core of intelligent connectivity. In 2026, connected devices keep scaling fast, and the requirements shift just as quickly. Low power still matters. Yet now, intelligence, openness, and sustainability matter just as much. As a result, the IoT Chip is moving beyond “connect and report.” It is evolving into … Read more

Physical AI is moving beyond “smart answers” into real-world task completion. In other words, it learns to sense, decide, and act under physical constraints. Meanwhile, AIoT is evolving from connected devices into autonomous, goal-driven agents. Together, Physical AI and AIoT Intelligence are forming a practical foundation for next-generation productivity, because systems can now close the … Read more

AIoT is entering a decisive stage of industrial adoption. Rather than remaining a forward-looking concept, It is now becoming a practical engine for value creation in manufacturing, energy, and critical infrastructure. As edge AI computing matures and 5G-Advanced (5G-A) delivers deterministic connectivity, AIoT systems can finally address real industrial pain points. Consequently, enterprises are moving … Read more

Consumer IoT is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Over the past decade, connected devices primarily focused on remote monitoring, basic automation, and data visualization. However, at CES 2026, a clear signal emerged: consumer devices are rapidly evolving into autonomous machines capable of perception, decision-making, and independent action. This shift marks a critical threshold in the evolution … Read more

IoT Development is undergoing a fundamental transformation. It is no longer limited to simple device connectivity or basic data collection. Instead, it is rapidly evolving toward a new stage defined by integrated connectivity, advanced sensing, intelligent decision-making, and measurable business value. This shift marks the arrival of a new era often described as “Connectivity–Sensing–Intelligence–Value” integration. … Read more