The Internet of Things (IoT) and Its Application in Monitoring

This Special Issue explores the frontiers of the Internet of Things (IoT), examining its recent advancements and transformative impact on monitoring across various sectors. It investigates the applications of IoT devices and sensor networks in real-time data collection and analysis, highlighting their potential to revolutionize how we observe everything from critical infrastructure and environmental conditions to human health and industrial processes. The Special Issue recognizes the immense value of IoT-enabled monitoring in optimizing operations; improving efficiency, convenience, and sustainability; and fostering data-driven decision making. It addresses a wide range of application domains, including smart home automation, personalized healthcare, traffic management, environmental monitoring, and waste management, among others. At the same time, the Special Issue acknowledges the critical cybersecurity challenges associated with large-scale IoT deployments, exploring potential vulnerabilities in smart homes and cities, such as unsecured devices and data privacy concerns. Serving as a comprehensive resource for elucidating the current state and future directions of IoT in monitoring, this Special Issue paves the way for further innovation and exploration in this rapidly evolving field. We encourage submissions that propose innovative solutions, experiments, high-impact advances, and findings related to IoT monitoring applications, as well as insights into the current state of the field across diverse areas.