Aware Objects

Aware objects, also known as conscious objects, are technological entities that are able to independently record and process information from their environment and communicate with other objects via mobile networks. These capabilities enable the objects and environments to perceive their current situation and react accordingly, often spontaneously and in a coordinated manner.

The perceptual capability of Aware Objects encompasses various parameters, including:

1. **Location of objects:** Aware Objects are able to recognize and track their own location as well as the location of other objects in their environment.

2 **Information about neighboring objects:** They can collect, analyze and use information about the surrounding objects to adjust their behavior or interact with them.

3. sensor data:** Aware objects have sensors to detect various environmental parameters such as temperature, pressure, volume, brightness and much more.

Automatic identification using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is one of the basic technologies used by Aware Objects to identify themselves and interact with other objects. In addition to RFID, localization technologies and sensor technology are among the key components of Aware Objects.

The development of Aware Objects is the result of a joint initiative by the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics (IML) and the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research (IGD). These technologies are playing an increasingly important role in the context of the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling seamless networking and intelligent interactions between physical and digital objects.

Overall, Aware Objects offer a wide range of potential applications in areas such as logistics, Industry 4.0, smart cities, healthcare and more. Thanks to their ability to perceive the environment and act autonomously, they help to increase efficiency, optimize the use of resources and improve quality of life.