emerging
Ambient Invisible Intelligence
Pervasive use of low-cost sensors and tags to track objects and environments, enabling real-time visibility and data-driven insights.
Timeframe
near-term
Categories
Impact areas
Detailed Analysis
Ambient invisible intelligence leverages the decreasing cost and increasing availability of sensors and tags to create a seamlessly connected environment. These unobtrusive devices collect data on the location and status of objects, providing valuable insights for businesses and individuals. "Ambient invisible intelligence refers to the widespread use of small, low-cost tags and sensors to track the location and status of various objects and environments." This real-time visibility enables proactive decision-making, optimized resource allocation, and enhanced automation. Gartner predicts that initial applications will focus on immediate problem-solving, stating that "through 2028, early examples of ambient invisible intelligence will focus on solving immediate problems by enabling low-cost tracking and sensing of items, reducing cost or improving efficiency."
Context Signals
Advancements in low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) technologies
Development of printed and flexible electronics
Growing adoption of IoT devices in various industries
Edge
Emergence of self-organizing sensor networks
Integration of ambient intelligence with AI and machine learning
Development of personalized ambient experiences
