The promise of IoT: Are we there?

Summary form only given. With new developments, the IoT systems continue to help users worldwide connect with their surroundings, changing the way we live, work, and communicate. IoT solutions intend to make our life easier and more enjoyable, and in this panel, we consider some of the newest achievements in the industry of smart sensing systems and smart home solutions, focusing on user experience. The field experts, from both industry and academia, discuss the current state of the IoT world.