Top US lighting firm bets the house on IoT
Acuity is making a major investment in Internet of Things technology. Many think that the Internet of Things is the future of the lighting industry. The ability of sensors planted in light fixtures to collect data, is also crucial too. Acuity Brands is placing its faith in the Internet of Things as the future of lighting, by making a major investment in the technology. The company is hoping to expand its catalogue of IoT offerings, by bringing luminaires and building management controls together. IoT sensors implanted in LEDs have the ability to collect analytical information on the behaviour of the people that use a building, offering information on how long people stay in a room, for example, and during what hours of the day. Acuity has devised software that will offer an array of capabilities, including indoor positioning, asset tracking, space utilisation, spatial analytics and energy management. The company unveiled its new product,...