# IoT (Internet of Things)

Physical objects — sensors, meters, machines, vehicles — connected to the internet, streaming data and taking commands. IoT is how AI gets eyes and hands in the real world.

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_IoT & Robotics: AI in the Physical World — lesson 1 of 20 (DEFINITION)_

Physical objects — sensors, meters, machines, vehicles — connected to the internet, streaming data and taking commands. IoT is how AI gets eyes and hands in the real world.

Source: [IoT Analytics — State of IoT](https://iot-analytics.com/number-connected-iot-devices/?utm_source=robauto)

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