Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is a transformative technology that connects physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other items embedded with sensors, software, and network connectivity.

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Steve Sack did not intend to retire when he left the Star Tribune in 2022 after a 42-year career. “I had no choice, really,” Sack said.

The industrial automation sector has chased the promise of industrial AI for over a decade, with billions of dollars allocated to digital transformation. While these investments laid an essential data ...