The article is devoted to the genesis and development of the Internet of Things (IoT). Structurally, it consists of an introduction, three parts, and a conclusion. The first part is introductory in nature and reveals the primary foundations for the origin of the IoT, such as the invention of the computer, the discovery of the transistor, and the Internet as a global system of interconnected networks, as well as the more significant discoveries prior to its "birth" that paved the way for its emergence. The second part traces the expansion and development of the Internet of Things in chronological order, highlighting the main milestones in its evolution until 2024. The third part identifies three stages in the development of the IoT: inception and initial development, growth and expansion, and ubiquitous connectivity and mass application. In conclusion, in addition to brief summarizing conclusions from the presentation, expectations related to the development of the IoT in the near future are outlined very concisely, such as the use of 5G networks, blockchain technologies, edge computing, the integration of IoT with artificial intelligence (AloT), and machine learning (ML).
Lyuben Dimitrov Kirev (Tue,) studied this question.