The Internet of Things will become the biggest source of data in the next years. That’s where IBM’s Watson cognitive computing system comes in. Watson uses machine learning and other techniques to understand this data and turn it into insight, which can help automate tasks, enable manufacturers to design better products, innovate new services and enhance our overall quality of life – especially in the home. And with cognitive technologies, interactions with ‘things’ through natural language and voice commands will dramatically improve.
IBM is working with Whirlpool, Panasonic, Bragi and Nokia to demonstrate how Watson could add cognitive computing capabilities to consumer electronics.