| Concept origin | J. C. R. Licklider, 1960s |
| Governing body | |
| Driving factors | Energy efficiency • Waste reduction • Task automation • Climate change concerns |
| Current standards | Decentralized • Blockchain-based • Secured • Open source • Interoperable |
| First implementation | Smart home, 1972 |
| Implementation areas | Residential • Commercial • Industrial |
