Chapter 17Chapter 17 Challenges & The Challenges & The

FutureFuture

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The Future• Technologies - what we can do• Desires - what we want• Emerging Technologies - what we

think we can do

The Future• Problems - what we can't do or must fix• Regulations - what we're allowed to do• Standards - how we will do it collectively• Challenges - what else?

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Database Support• Lots of sensor data

– Collect & assimilate– Predict, decide, trigger events

• Multimedia• How can this all be done efficiently?

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Complex Predictions• Point is to relieve us of some burdens

– Have coffee ready– Adjust thermostat– Turn on computer & have my email ready– These things are relatively easy!

Complex Predictions• Learn patterns - predict location & activity

– Not stagnant, change– Interactions – Multiple inhabitants

• Takes data + algorithms

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Robotic Assistants• Smart environment not necessarily a

stationary entity• Robotic Agents, aka Robots

– Clean & cook– Repair work– Deliver in office

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Network Support• Must have continuous connectivity for data

collection & exchange among devices• Devices are mobile & stationary• Different technologies

– Cable, DSL, 802.11, etc.– Heterogeneous devices

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Increased Scope• Single, confined space• Entire home with robots• Connected to me when I'm not home

Increased Scope• Communities

– Schools– Hospitals– Shopping center– Highways– Airports …