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This book Identifies the right sensors and single board computers for any application to achieve the best performance in Industry 4.0 settings and applications. You’ll see what technologies apply the IIoT with elegant efficiency to drastically improve remote monitoring and controlling, decision making, and preventative maintenance. 

Start by learning exactly what Industry 4.0 is and advance your knowledge from simple Internet of Things projects to full-on Industrial IoT deployment. You'll automate advanced processes, incorporate professional procedures, and take your IoT skills to a professional level. Then move into the protocols and standards expected for industrial applications of sensors at an industrial level. Match the right SBCs to the right use cases and sensor technologies to optimize efficiency and ensure peak performance. Then move into setting up a smart factory and monitoring your supply chain with tech. Finally, you'll dive into programming with theNode-Red platform and Python packages for CPS.

By the end of this book, you’ll have jumped from simple, home-based IoT systems up to industrial and professional applications. Conquer your supply chain and both forward and backward processes with accessible Maker tech! 

What You'll Learn

• Support industrial applications of SBCs and Maker tech
• Achieve peak performance by combining the right sensors with the right processing boards
• Improve remote monitoring and controlling drastically for better decision making and preventative maintenance 

Who This Book Is For

Students and aspiring professionals working with Internet of things technologies moving towards industrial applications.  Prerequisite knowledge in basic Internet of Things, simple python concepts,  automation, and industry procedures is required for this book.  Engineers and scientists who are pursuing research and contributing to industrial internet of things might also benefit. 

Welcome to "Evolune," a far-reaching adventure set in the year 11000, where the frontiers of Virtual Reality (VR), AI, Blockchain technology, and the Metaverse converge. In this advanced future, we explore the profound capabilities of a metaverse platform known as Evolune, which enables you to jump between universes. This realm is ruled by the powerful King Duncan and his corporate empire, The Gnos. This narrative intertwines with a mission to secure the potent Evolune energy, navigate diverse planetary systems, and resist the tyranny of The Gnos.

As you step into the role of an astronaut, warrior, and scientist, this book serves as both a guide and a companion. Each chapter, depicted as a unique planet within the Evolune universe, delves into the intricacies of cutting-edge technologies. With a focus on Generative AI solutions, the revolutionary potential of blockchain, and the transformative capabilities of computational graphics, we embark on a journey to unravel these complex domains. Through a blend of immersive storytelling, detailed technical descriptions, and practical insights, the narrative is designed to demystify these technologies while integrating the lore of Evolune.

Part fiction, part field guide, The Evolune Metaverse caters to a diverse audience—from Metaverse and spatial computing visionaries and blockchain developers to Generative AI  engineers and technology enthusiasts and is tailored to broaden your horizons and deepen your comprehension of these rapidly evolving fields. We discuss practical applications, ethical considerations, and visionary future directions of AI, Blockchain, and the Metaverse to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to innovate and excel.

You Will:

•  Explore key developments in, virtual reality (VR) and digital twins business applications
• Learn about the revolution of spatial computing with a focus on VR glasses and consumer headsets
•  Learn the latest in hyper-realistic graphic design
•   Explore Machine Learning/Generative AI solutions
•  Understand Blockchain technologies, the use of smart contracts and its applications
•   Understand the legal, ethical and security implications

This is for:

Metaverse, VR and spatial computing developers, game designers, blockchain developers and other tech enthusiasts who are interested in the latest developments of VR, metaverse and the decentralised web. 

Leverage Generative AI within the R programming environment and prepare for future directions and how new innovations can be applied in the R ecosystem. This pioneering book is designed to bridge the gap between the advanced realms of Generative AI and the practical, statistical computing power of R.

You’ll begin with an introduction to Generative AI principles and its significance in the current data-driven landscape. You’ll then dive into the practicalities of implementing generative models such as Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) and Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) in R. See how R, most known for its statistical analysis, can also be used for creative synthetic data, improving model robustness, and generating innovative insights from data.

Additionally, this book addresses the demand for ethical AI by emphasizing the use of synthetic data to tackle privacy and data scarcity issues—concerns particularly relevant in healthcare, finance, and social research. We are at a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI and data science. With AI's growing importance, the book's focus on R makes advanced techniques more accessible, promoting ethical and innovative data science practice, preparing readers for upcoming trends.

What You Will Learn

• Grasp the core concepts of Generative AI and its significance in the broader AI landscape.
• Implement various generative models in R, such as GANS and VAEs.
• Generate high-quality synthetic data.
• Apply advanced techniques for improving efficiency and effectiveness of models for different applications.
• Understand Gen AI ethical considerations.

Who This Book Is For

Data scientists and statisticians with intermediate R programming skills who want to expand into Generative AI for data analysis and problem-solving. AI enthusiasts and data analysts looking to apply Generative AI techniques in R to enhance their analytical capabilities.

The book centers on the art of team coaching specifically for Scrum Masters or Agile practitioners leading teams. This topic remains largely unexamined by the literature as there is a lack of contemporary guidance about coaching Agile teams on acquiring qualities paramount for an adaptive organization – being self-organized and assuming ownership over their ways of working and its results. An Agile practitioner has to either study books on professional coaching that don’t provide much information on working in the Agile context or try to implement Agile methodologies and frameworks with fragmented and limited guidance on dealing with teams and group dynamics.

By integrating coaching principles with the realities of an Agile environment, this book provides enough information and relevant case studies to equip a reader with the skills needed to organize coaching, confidently deal with emerging dynamics, and achieve the intended goals. It also connects Agile team coaching with the ICF (International Coaching Federation) Team Coaching competencies, professionalizing the practice.

In Agile ways of working, the team's strength significantly impacts the success of the products they work on. While Agile practitioners are adept at understanding methodologies, frameworks, tools, complementary practices and techniques, many lack coaching skills that address the human aspects of teamwork. This book fills that gap by empowering to effectively coach teams, leading to improved communication and cohesion, increased adaptability, and a culture of continuous improvement.

This book is practical, insightful, and it aims to support not only beginners but also seasoned professionals aspiring to elevate their practice.

What You Will Learn

Practical team coaching techniques for Agile contexts

Understanding and navigating complex dynamics

Systemic awareness and interventions

Who This Book is For

The primary audience for the book includes Scrum Masters and Agile practitioners aiming to improve their team’s performance. These professionals typically hold roles such as Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or Team Lead.