Introduction to Internet Of Things (IoT) with Justin Grammens

The Internet Of Things (IoT) describes a group of physical devices capable of connecting with other devices over the Internet. Increasingly, a lot of devices we interact with day-to-day are getting "smart" and "connected". Not just Alexa and Google Home, but things like doorbells,  thermostats, light switches and light bulbs, larger applicances like fridges and ovens among others! As more and more devices in our life get connected to the internet, many questions emerge. What are the advantages and future possibilities in this connected world? Equally important, what are the concerns for our privacy and security?

In addition to IoT in the consumer space,  it is also widely used in the industrial and commercial space. What are some of the applications in that space and lessons learned ? And where does Artifical Intelligence (AI) fit in ? How smart are the these "smart" devices, really ? 

If you're curious about these or other questions related to IoT - this event is for you.  Kids 8+ are welcome to attend. 

Justin Grammens, a long time technologist, with extensive experience in the IoT field, is the perfect guest to explain IoT to us. A lifelong learner, he is passionate about the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.  He is the Founder and CEO of Lab651 and Recursive Awesome, IoT & Artificial Intelligence Weekly News, and co-founder of AppliedAI and Captovation. He is the creator, producer, and host of the AppliedAI Podcast, the 501(c)(3) non-profit Emerging Technologies North, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saint Thomas.  He speaks regularly at meetups, conferences, Twin Cities Startup Week, podcasts, and on the Lab651 and AppliedAI YouTube channels where he is a thought leader on the Artificial Intelligence of Things and Machine Learning.

Justin has shared the below link for books and info about a session he did for kids at the Works museum:

1. https://www.public.asu.edu/~atrow/ser456/articles/designing-for-the-internet-of-things.pdf 
2. https://madsg.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Designing_the_Internet_of_Things.pdf
3. Additional Books
4. Previous Lab651 Event @ The Works