Emotion AI adds another dimension to IoT
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Edge Computing
- Emotion AI
- Emotion-aware computing
- Affective Computing
- Sentiment Analysis
- Facial Recognition
- Human-centred AI
- NLP
- Computer Vision
- Explainable AI
Emotion AI in IoT devices is emerging as a new dimension of connected-device intelligence, enabling devices to recognise, interpret and respond to human emotional states alongside traditional measures such as location, activity and environmental conditions. Intelligent systems that can comprehend human emotions are becoming more and more necessary as AI and IoT merge. Advances in AI, computer vision, speech recognition, biometrics and multimodal sensing are making it increasingly possible for connected devices to infer emotions from facial expressions, voice, physiological signals, behaviour and contextual data. These capabilities are being enabled by advances in machine learning, affective computing and sensor technologies, allowing devices to interpret emotional cues and adapt their responses accordingly. Emotion AI has potential applications across multiple IoT use case consumer electronics, healthcare, smart homes, automotive, and workplace technologies. This report examines the emerging role of Emotion AI in IoT devices, exploring how connected devices are beginning to interpret human emotional states and use these insights to deliver more adaptive and personalised experiences. It assesses the maturity of Emotion AI across key IoT applications, including automotive systems, healthcare, public safety & security systems, smart buildings, and consumer electronics, highlighting relevant use cases, emerging deployments, and the potential value they offer. Together, these areas provide a view of how Emotion AI capabilities could influence the next generation of IoT devices and services.
- Sentiance
- Real Eyes
- BeyondVerbal
- Affectiva
- Morphcast
- Hume AI
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Edge Computing
- Transportation & Storage
- Health & Social Care
- Government
- Accommodation & Food Service
- Retail & Wholesale
- Information & Communication
- Manufacturing
- Consumer
Navigating regulation, technology, and sustainability: a strategic roadmap for utilities
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- eSIM
- SGP.32
- Grid modernisation
- Grid resilience
- Remote SIM provisioning
- Satellite
- Non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
- 5G
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Vehicle to Grid
- Regulations
Power utilities are undergoing a major transformation, driven by decarbonisation targets, renewable energy integration, grid modernisation, and increasing electrification of economies. Governments and regulators are introducing a wide range of regulatory frameworks, infrastructure programmes, and policy initiatives to modernise electricity networks, improve grid resilience, and enable more flexible, digitised, and interconnected power systems.
- Baltimore Gas and Electric
- Con Edison
- EDF
- Enedis
- EvoEnergy
- Fermata Energy
- Georgia Power
- Hawaiian Electric
- Hyundai
- Kaluza
- KEPCO
- MyWheels
- National Grid ESO
- Nissan
- Nuvve
- Octopus Energy
- OVO Energy
- Pacific Gas and Electric
- Revel
- Renault
- Tesla
- Xcel Energy
- Edge Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Data Sharing
- Electricity, Gas, Steam & A/C
Webinar - Building the Connected UAV: Integrating Satellite IoT into Next-Generation Drone Platforms
- Satellite
- cellular
- NTN
- Non Terrestrial Networks
- UAV
- unmanned
- BVLOS
- IoT
As unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations extend beyond terrestrial connectivity, satellite IoT is creating new opportunities for resilient tracking, telemetry and remote operations. On 3 November 2026, Transforma Insights hosted a webinar with Globalstar and Erid Industries examining how satellite IoT can support UAV operations.
- Erid Technologies
- Globalstar
- Artificial Intelligence
- Edge Computing
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
- Government
- Electricity, Gas, Steam & A/C
- Construction
- Mining & Quarrying
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
- Manufacturing
- Information & Communication
- Transportation & Storage
Air Transport: Generating USD1.4 billion through IoT by monitoring aircraft and providing on-board connectivity to passengers
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Aeroplanes
- Aircraft
- Air Cargo
- Air Freight
- Air Travel
- Cargo Monitoring
- Charter Flights
- Connected Vehicles
- Emissions
- Flight Management Systems
- Helicopters
- High Throughput Satellite (HTS) systems
- In-flight Wi-Fi
- In-flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC)
- Location Tracking
- Military Vehicles
- On-board Connectivity
- Public Transport
- Sustainability
- Transportation
- Weather Information Services (WIS)
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on IoT in the Air Transport market. This segment comprises Cargo Aircraft, Public Transport Services – Air, and Other Aircraft. IoT has been implemented in the aviation industry to benefit both operators and passengers in various ways, smoothing the process of travel and ensuring that cargo reaches its destination safely and on time with minimal emissions caused. Most communication is achieved through satellites, while some also rely on cellular to transmit data using air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity. This option offers a compelling alternative, especially in short-haul and medium-haul flights, by creating a direct link between an aircraft and the ground to provide cellular connectivity and thus reducing the latency and cost associated with satellite communications. The report provides a detailed definition of the sector, analysis of market development and profiles of the key vendors in the space. It also provides a summary of the current status of adoption and Transforma Insights’ ten-year forecasts for the market. The forecasts include analysis of the number of IoT connections by geography, the technologies used (including splits by 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LPWA, short range, satellite, and others), as well as the revenue split between module, value-added connectivity, and services. A full set of forecast data, including country-level forecasts, sector break-downs and public/private network splits, is available through the IoT Forecast tool.
- AirAsia
- AirBridgeCargo
- Arviem
- British Airways
- CargoLogicAir
- Gogo Business Aviation
- Honeywell Aerospace
- Inmarsat
- Iridium
- Moment
- Panasonic
- SITAONAIR
- Tata Communications
- TrueNorth Avionics.
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
Virtual Briefing - Connecting AI: Why connectivity matters to AI data quality
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI
- Physical AI
- network
- connectivity
AI systems depend on high-quality data, making connectivity a critical component of the AI value chain. This Transforma Insights/FLOLIVE webinar examines how network performance affects the completeness, timeliness and reliability of IoT data, the consequences of poor connectivity for AI outcomes, and how AI can improve connectivity itself. It then explores the evolution towards AI-ready and AI-native connectivity, combining network, device, compute and AI intelligence.
- Internet of Things
- Autonomous Robotic Systems
- Edge Computing
- Hyperconnectivity
- Artificial Intelligence
Sea & River Transport: 8.9 million connected devices by 2035, driven by recreational vessels, autonomous ferries, and satellite connectivity
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Connected Vehicles
- Boats
- Cruises
- Cargo Monitoring
- Connected Vehicles
- Ferries
- Fish Monitoring
- Fishing Boats
- Fishing Fleet
- Fishing Vessels
- Freight
- Logistics
- Maritime Transport
- Ocean Liners
- Recreational boats
- Satellite
- Sea Freight
- Seaborne Trade
- Ships
- Shipping
- Ship Monitoring
- Sustainability
- Trade
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the Sea & River Transport market. This Application Group comprises Cargo Vessel Management, Fishing Vessels, and Public Transport Services – Ship. IoT solutions have a variety of applications in the shipping industry to improve vessel efficiency and operational resilience. They can help monitor and optimise the fuel usage of ships, engine performance, and ensure a more sustainable journey by reducing carbon emissions. IoT is also being used for predictive maintenance to detect any kind of maintenance and repair needs, well in advance of a potential malfunction. Predictive maintenance using IoT plays an important role in reducing emissions, reducing breakdowns, and improving vessel reliability. In parallel, the growing use of satellite, cellular, and multi-network connectivity allows vessels to transmit operational data to shore based platforms for real-time monitoring, analytics, and fleet management, extending IoT applications to vessels operating beyond terrestrial network coverage. While commercial shipping prioritises efficiency, cargo visibility, and predictive maintenance, fishing vessels focus on tracking, safety, and fisheries management, ferries and cruise vessels increasingly require reliable passenger and operational connectivity, and recreational boats are seeing growing adoption of aftermarket solutions for security, tracking, and remote monitoring. The report provides a detailed definition of the Application Group, analysis of market development and profiles of the key vendors in the space. It also provides a summary of the current status of adoption and Transforma Insights’ ten-year forecasts for the market. The forecasts include analysis of the number of IoT connections by geography, the technologies used (including splits by 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LPWA, short range, satellite, and others), as well as the revenue split between module, value-added connectivity, and services. A full set of forecast data, including country-level forecasts, sector breakdowns and public/private network splits, is available through the IoT Forecast tool.
- ABB
- Boatrax
- BSNL
- Eutelsat OneWeb
- EXMAR
- Inmarsat Maritime (Viasat)
- Intelsat
- Maersk
- ORBCOMM
- Satlink
- Siren Marine
- Skyhawk Oversea
- Skylo Technologies
- Teltonika Networks
- Volvo Penta
- Yamaha Marine
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
- Artificial Intelligence
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
- Transportation & Storage
Building Safety & Security: 2.4 billion devices by 2035 providing a growing opportunity for LPWA providers
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Smart Home
- Fire Alarms
- Smart Home Security
- Smoke Detectors
- Fire Detection
- Motion Detectors
- Residential Security Camera
- CCTV
- Mesh Technology
- Zigbee
- Z-Wave
- LPWA
- Wi-Fi
- Sigfox
- NB-IoT
- Paras Sharma
- Suruchi Dhingra
- Matt Arnott
The Building Safety & Security market is an expanding global opportunity underpinned by increasing adoption in newly constructed buildings and an increasing number of retrofit devices being installed in existing buildings. Strategic alliances between construction companies and security vendors are resulting in high adoption in newly constructed buildings. Growing customer awareness, decreasing cost of security devices, increased fear of crime, ease of installation, and incentives from home insurance companies are factors propelling the growth of retrofit devices in existing buildings. Stringent regulations related to the installation of fire and safety devices are also driving the growth of both new building solutions and retrofit devices. The growth of this market also impacts the growth of other Application Groups, such as Building Automation. This report summarises the status and forecasts from the Building Safety & Security Application Group found in the Transforma Insights Connected Things IoT forecast. The report provides a description of what is covered in the Application Group, as well as top-level figures from the forecast that provide details on how many connected devices will be installed, the types of communication technology used and the total revenue opportunity. In this Application group, we forecast Fire Alarms, Security Alarms and Security Cameras. Full details are accessible through the IoT Forecast tool.
- ADT
- Arlo Technologies
- BriefCam
- Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD)
- Fibaro
- Fischer Homes
- Gallagher
- Genetec
- Google
- Guardian Alarm
- Honeywell
- Hochiki Corporation
- Johnson Controls
- Napco Security
- Nexelec
- NHS Foundation Trust
- Panasonic
- Resideo
- REL Building Systems
- Ring
- Roost
- Siemens
- Sense4Boat
- Sky Labs
- SOLD.com
- Synectics' Synergy
- UST
- Vivint
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
In-Vehicle Infotainment: A USD3.5 billion market by 2035 with slow growth in aftermarket devices
- Automotive
- Connected Car
- Dashboard
- Hotspot
- In-Vehicle Aftermarket
- In-Vehicle Audio
- Head Unit
- In-Vehicle Infotainment
- In-Vehicle Video
- In-Vehicle Wi-Fi
- Infotainment
- Paras Sharma
- Nikita Singh
- Matt Arnott
This report provides Transforma Insights’ views on the In-Vehicle Infotainment market, accessed through the Vehicle Head Unit or through aftermarket devices. In-vehicle Wi-Fi and media streaming have become increasingly popular amongst consumers over the past decade. In-vehicle Wi-Fi allows passengers to stream media, download applications, and access the internet. To make use of this media whilst in a moving vehicle, users will require a reliable, high-bandwidth connection. This demand is likely to continue to grow in the future as bandwidth becomes cheaper. However, the ubiquitous smartphone limits the size of this market, particularly in vehicles with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto installed. Some drivers will simply choose to use their smartphones to browse the internet or stream media instead. Vehicles compatible with smartphone mirroring can take advantage of the vehicle’s controls to access their media. Nonetheless, drivers are increasingly being discouraged from the distractions of smartphone usage whilst driving. Those who wish to lower their risk of an accident or falling foul of local traffic laws will be keen to make use of In-Vehicle Infotainment on the Vehicle Head Unit. The report provides a detailed definition of the sector, analysis of market development and profiles of the key vendors in the space. It also provides a summary of the current status of adoption and Transforma Insights’ ten-year forecasts for the market. The forecasts include analysis of the number of IoT connections by geography, the technologies used (including splits by 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LPWA, short range, satellite and others), as well as the revenue split between module, value-added connectivity and services. A full set of forecast data, including country-level forecasts, sector break-downs and public/private network splits, is available through the IoT Forecast tool.
- Alpine Electronics
- Amazon
- Apple
- Audi
- BMW
- Continental AG
- Denso Corporation
- Ford
- General Motors
- Google
- Harman International
- Hyundai
- Kenwood Corporation
- Kia
- Mercedes-Benz
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- Nissan
- Pioneer
- Sony
- Tesla
- Toyota
- Toyota
- Volkswagen
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
Webinar: Network Anomaly and Threat Detection for IoT and the evolving security landscape
- Network ATD
- anomaly
- threat detection
- security
- cellular
- GRC
- governance
- risk
- compliance
- trustworthiness
Security has long been cited as one of the top concerns for companies deploying IoT solutions, but real world security practices have generally not been anchored in a pragmatic and holistic assessment of risk. This is changing quickly, with Network Anomaly and Threat Detection (Network ATD) solutions rapidly becoming table stakes for cellular enterprise IoT deployments.
- Aeris
- Armis
- AWS
- Checkpoint
- Cisco
- Claroty
- Dragos
- Firstpoint
- floLive
- Forescout
- Fortinet
- IoT Guardian
- Nozomi
- Ordr
- Paloalto
- Shield IoT
- Wireless Logic
- Edge Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Hyperconnectivity
- Internet of Things
Roadside Assistance: 281 million revenue generating units by 2035 driven by growth in connected vehicles and regulation
- Internet of Things
- IoT
- Hyperconnectivity
- Connected Vehicles
- Automotive
- Brake Failure
- Connected Car
- Flat Tyre
- Fuel Shortage
- Roadside Assistance Aftermarket
- Roadside Assistance Vehicle Head Unit
- Towing
- Warning Beacon
This report provides Transforma Insights’ view on the Roadside Assistance market. This segment comprises two sub-applications: Roadside Assistance Head Unit and Roadside Assistance Aftermarket. Car breakdowns are a common occurrence on the roads, disrupting the traffic flow and causing frustration and inconvenience amongst drivers. There are about 69 million vehicle breakdowns every year in the US, affecting approximately one in every three Americans. Roadside assistance may be required for reasons such as flat tyres, discharged batteries, electrical issues, overheating, mechanical failures related to engines and brakes, and vehicles running out of fuel. One of the significant advantages of IoT in roadside assistance is the capability to deliver diagnostic information (such as engine status, error codes, tyre pressure, fuel level, and others) in near-real time, enabling technicians to arrive at the location with the necessary tools and replacement parts. A significant barrier to the Roadside Assistance market is the increasing popularity of on-demand smartphone applications. They have become a popular mode of summoning roadside assistance for drivers because these do not require any additional hardware installation or integration with the vehicle head unit and can be carried between vehicles. Moreover, smartphones are a cost-effective solution compared to dedicated devices or OEM-provided software for roadside assistance. Regulatory requirements are also driving greater exposure to dedicated connected roadside assistance devices. For example, Spain’s mandatory connected V-16 emergency beacon requirement has introduced millions of drivers to cellular connected emergency devices, making such solutions more familiar to consumers and supporting growth in the aftermarket roadside assistance market. However, both of these solutions typically provide richer features for roadside assistance as they have access to detailed vehicle diagnostics data that can provide service providers with crucial information before reaching the location. The report provides a detailed definition of the sector, analysis of market development and profiles of the key vendors in the space. It also provides a summary of the current status of adoption and Transforma Insights’ ten-year forecasts for the market. The forecasts include analysis of the number of IoT connections by geography, the technologies used (including splits by 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, LPWA, short range, satellite and others), as well as the revenue split between module, value-added connectivity and services. A full set of forecast data, including country-level forecasts, sector break-downs and public/private network splits, is available through the IoT Forecast tool.
- AA
- AAA
- Agero
- Allianz Partners
- Audi
- BMW Group
- Bosch
- Ford
- General Motors
- Hyundai
- Kia
- Lexus
- Mercedes-Benz
- RAC
- Rolls-Royce
- Telefonica
- Telenor Connexion
- T-Mobile
- Toyota
- Volvo
- Internet of Things
- Hyperconnectivity
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