Live Insights from Sensors Converge: IoT Innovations with Industry Leaders

Over the Air · 5 Jul 2024 · 46m

What this episode covers

Ryan Prosser and Daniel Fudge of Very interview industry leaders at Sensors Converge 2024, including Andy from Embedded Works, TC from Ossia, Kelvin Finley from Control by Webb, Dan Steeler from Power Film, Eric from Zapata AI, Joey from Helium, Seth from Sivo, Burke from IO Intelligence, Luke and Marley from Santa Clara IoT Lab, and representatives from Minibay Mitsumi. They discuss advancements in sensor technology, wireless power, edge AI, and IoT controllers, highlighting specific products like Ossia’s RF power, Zapata’s virtual sensors for IndyCar, and Sivo’s spatial audio head tracking. The conversation covers the shift toward edge computing, low-power sensor integration, and the challenges of building scalable, privacy-preserving IoT systems.

Mentioned

Companies
Very, Embedded Works, Ossia, Control by Webb, Power Film, Zapata AI, Helium, Sivo, IO Intelligence, Minibay Mitsumi, Santa Clara IoT Lab, Garmin, Apple
Products
Sensor Works, Tracking for Less, Dojo Note, Google Home
Also
IndyCar, LoRaWAN, Solana

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