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Main Authors: Gazis, Alexandros, Papadongonas, Ioannis, Andriopoulos, Athanasios, Zioudas, Constantinos, Vavouras, Theodoros
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Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.13466
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author Gazis, Alexandros
Papadongonas, Ioannis
Andriopoulos, Athanasios
Zioudas, Constantinos
Vavouras, Theodoros
author_facet Gazis, Alexandros
Papadongonas, Ioannis
Andriopoulos, Athanasios
Zioudas, Constantinos
Vavouras, Theodoros
contents This article provides a comprehensive overview of sensors commonly used in low-cost, low-power systems, focusing on key concepts such as Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and smart sensor technologies. It outlines the evolving roles of sensors, emphasizing their characteristics, technological advancements, and the transition toward "smart sensors" with integrated processing capabilities. The article also explores the growing importance of mini-computing devices in educational environments. These devices provide cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions for system monitoring, prototype validation, and real-world application development. By interfacing with wireless sensor networks and IoT systems, mini-computers enable students and researchers to design, test, and deploy sensor-based systems with minimal resource requirements. Furthermore, this article examines the most widely used sensors, detailing their properties and modes of operation to help readers understand how sensor systems function. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the most suitable sensors for various applications by explaining their uses and operations in simple terms. This clarity will assist researchers in selecting the appropriate sensors for educational and research purposes or understanding why specific sensors were chosen, along with their capabilities and possible limitations. Ultimately, this research seeks to equip future engineers with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate cutting-edge sensor networks, IoT, and Big Data technologies into scalable, real-world solutions.
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spellingShingle A comprehensive review of sensor technologies, instrumentation, and signal processing solutions for low-power Internet of Things systems with mini-computing devices
Gazis, Alexandros
Papadongonas, Ioannis
Andriopoulos, Athanasios
Zioudas, Constantinos
Vavouras, Theodoros
Signal Processing
Information Theory
K.6.3; C.5.2; C.5.3; C.5.5; C.5.m; C.5.0
This article provides a comprehensive overview of sensors commonly used in low-cost, low-power systems, focusing on key concepts such as Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and smart sensor technologies. It outlines the evolving roles of sensors, emphasizing their characteristics, technological advancements, and the transition toward "smart sensors" with integrated processing capabilities. The article also explores the growing importance of mini-computing devices in educational environments. These devices provide cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions for system monitoring, prototype validation, and real-world application development. By interfacing with wireless sensor networks and IoT systems, mini-computers enable students and researchers to design, test, and deploy sensor-based systems with minimal resource requirements. Furthermore, this article examines the most widely used sensors, detailing their properties and modes of operation to help readers understand how sensor systems function. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the most suitable sensors for various applications by explaining their uses and operations in simple terms. This clarity will assist researchers in selecting the appropriate sensors for educational and research purposes or understanding why specific sensors were chosen, along with their capabilities and possible limitations. Ultimately, this research seeks to equip future engineers with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate cutting-edge sensor networks, IoT, and Big Data technologies into scalable, real-world solutions.
title A comprehensive review of sensor technologies, instrumentation, and signal processing solutions for low-power Internet of Things systems with mini-computing devices
topic Signal Processing
Information Theory
K.6.3; C.5.2; C.5.3; C.5.5; C.5.m; C.5.0
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2503.13466