Engineering an IoT Appliance: The Watched Pot That Never Boils

Nise Tech’s home appliance, the Wave, is an example of a product designed with the Internet of Things (IoT). Nise took the concept of an immersion heater, made it work for sous vide (more on that in a minute), adapted it for home use—and in the process and made it smart and connected. When the Kickstarter project is complete—and if it lives up to its billing—you’ll not only be able to cook your meals from the office, you’ll also be able to give the appliance last-minute instructions. We can imagine giving the device commands like “working late, keep dinner warm,” and it will lower the temperature—smartphone to smart device.

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