With the global spread of COVID-19 and the respective measures, the Internet of Things (IoT) is enabling frontline applications. Drones are being used for public surveillance to control the quarantine and the wearing of masks. Robots and digital assistants help us cope with indoor isolation more easily. With the aid of capable IoT devices, one can trace the origins of outbreaks and ensure patient compliance with vital medical recommendations. This motivates further investment in the IoT development. Even though the underlying IoT technologies are ready to assist in fighting the disease, challenges do remain. Some IoT solutions are fragmented and not always best connected. Platforms may not be able to scale adequately and demonstrate their dependability. The present sixth appearance of the “Internet of Things and Sensor Networks” Series of IEEE Communications Magazine continues to follow the cornerstone IoT advancements that have the potential to transform our world.

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物联网和传感器网络

随着COVID-19的全球推广和相应措施的发展，物联网（IoT）正在推动一线应用程序的发展。无人机被用于公共监视，以控制隔离和戴口罩。机器人和数字助理可以帮助我们更轻松地应对室内隔离。借助功能强大的物联网设备，人们可以追踪爆发的源头，并确保患者遵守重要的医疗建议。这激发了对物联网开发的进一步投资。即使底层的物联网技术已准备就绪，可以帮助您对抗疾病，但挑战依然存在。一些物联网解决方案是分散的，并非始终保持最佳连接。平台可能无法充分扩展并证明其可靠性。