Emerging Technologies: IoT, Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality assignment June 2024

Description

NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Emerging Technologies: IoT, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
Internal Assignment Applicable for April 2024 Examination
Assignment Marks: 30
Instructions:
 All Questions carry equal marks.
 All Questions are compulsory
 All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for question 3 in not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples, illustrations as far as possible.
 All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable.
 Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for attempting their assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the source of reference.
 Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from other students is not allowed
 Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions.
1. Imagine a scenario in which a university is exploring the integration of augmented reality (AR) into its teaching methods. They are considering using AR apps and devices to enhance the learning experience for both in-person and remote students. How can the university leverage AR to improve education and engage students effectively in both traditional classroom settings and online learning environments? Provide with three examples how AR can be incorporated into different subjects and courses. (10 marks)
2. Imagine a healthcare and fitness center that is considering the implementation of virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance patient care and fitness programs. They want to explore how VR can be utilized to improve physical therapy, rehabilitation, and fitness training. How can this healthcare and fitness center effectively integrate VR technology to optimize patient rehabilitation and fitness programs? (10 marks) 3. Smart cities are rapidly emerging across the globe, using the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance urban living, improve resource management, and optimize city operations. However, deploying IoT in an actual smart city project presents a unique set of security challenges. This case study explores a practical example of IoT implementation in a smart city and raises a security-related question that needs to be addressed. Imagine a real smart city project named “TechTown.” TechTown is a mid-sized city that has embraced IoT to modernize its infrastructure and services. The following are examples of IoT applications in TechTown. IoT sensors are installed at intersections, monitoring traffic flow in real time. These sensors adjust traffic signals to alleviate congestion and detect accidents promptly. IoT-enabled waste bins throughout the city alert waste management teams when full. This allows for efficient and timely collection. Buildings and streetlights have IoT sensors that control lighting and temperature based on occupancy, reducing energy consumption. Surveillance cameras with IoT capabilities are placed in high-traffic areas and public spaces. These cameras support automatic license plate recognition and facial recognition for security purposes. Sensors are deployed across the city to collect air quality, temperature, and humidity data. This information is used to create pollution heatmaps and support environmental policies.
a. As TechTown embraces IoT to improve city life, the question that poses a threat to security challenges is: “How can TechTown ensure the security of IoT devices and data in a smart city, considering the potential vulnerabilities and the critical need to safeguard citizen privacy and city operations?” (5 marks)
b. Highlight any three initiatives of a smart city project in India by focusing on three applications. (5 marks) ***************