IBM launches new IoT developer community

Big Blue announced the launch of the IBM developerWorks Recipes, a community designed to help developers — from novice to experienced — quickly and easily connect IoT devices to the Cloud. Developers will also learn how to use data coming from the connected devices.

Developers who join the community will be able to tap into IBM’s  Bluemix, allowing them to implement step-by-step tutorials for embedding advanced analytics and machine learning into IoT devices and applications.

Some of the things developers can do include understanding vehicle performance by analyzing data from its On-Board Diagnostic system;

linking real-time machine condition monitoring with IBM asset management to monitor everything from the health of household appliances to wheels on a railroad car; and even spotting trends and obtaining solutions to common problems through graphical representation of historical and real-time data from IoT devices.

 Turn any wearable into a fitness tracker

Let’s be clear: Not every wearable device is a fitness tracker, as some wearable gadgets are merely companions for the smartphone. FocusMotion (Focus Ventures, Inc.) aims to change this with its Software Development Kit (SDK) that promises to turn any wearable tech into a fitness tracker.

The FocusMotion SDK works on any open platform and allows the developer to tap into the device’s gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer and electromyography so the wearer’s movements and pace can be better understood. This will allow developers to create apps that are more focused to human movements. Think of it a targeted approach to fitness.

FocusMotion has partnered with Pebble Technology Corp. and Fitocracy, Inc., but its SDK, as earlier stated, can work with other devices that use an open OS. The FocusMotion SDK is now available for individual developers, and a public release is expected in the next few weeks.

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