the United States’s
smart home industry,
in focus.

IoT and Cloud Interoperability

23.1% of this theme group

Researchers highlight difficulties linking IoT devices with cloud platforms and managing large data flows.

Internet of Things (119) · Cloud computing (24) · Interoperability (13) · Big data (18)

Industrial Internet of Things: Challenges, Opportunities, and Directions

Health Monitoring and Management Using Internet-of-Things (IoT) Sensing with Cloud-Based Processing: Opportunities and Challenges

IoT Security Vulnerabilities

19.9% of this theme group

Studies point to persistent security gaps and intrusion detection challenges across IoT deployments.

Internet of Things (94) · Computer security (56) · Intrusion detection system (13) · Vulnerability (9)

A Survey of Machine and Deep Learning Methods for Internet of Things (IoT) Security

Security of IoT systems: Design challenges and opportunities

Edge and Wearable Integration

18.2% of this theme group

Papers discuss obstacles in combining cloud services with wearables, drones, and edge computing.

Cloud computing (18) · Wearable computer (10) · Drone (7) · Wearable technology (7)

Mobile crowdsensing: current state and future challenges

Machine Learning at the Network Edge: A Survey

Wireless Sensor Network Trust

15.1% of this theme group

Works examine key distribution and reliability issues within wireless sensor networks.

Wireless sensor network (58) · Computer network (32) · Wireless (28) · Key distribution in wireless sensor networks (13)

A Survey of Intrusion Detection Systems in Wireless Sensor Networks

Security in wireless sensor networks

IoT Privacy Concerns

11.0% of this theme group

Authors raise concerns about data privacy and security in IoT ecosystems.

Internet privacy (34) · Information privacy (19) · Computer security (41) · Internet of Things (42)

A Comprehensive Study of Security of Internet-of-Things

The Effect of IoT New Features on Security and Privacy: New Threats, Existing Solutions, and Challenges Yet to Be Solved

Smart City Data Governance

8.7% of this theme group

Research identifies challenges in handling big data for sustainable urban management.

Smart city (33) · Big data (11) · Sustainability (6) · Government (5)

Understanding Smart Cities: An Integrative Framework

What makes a city smart? Identifying core components and proposing an integrative and comprehensive conceptualization

Blockchain for IoT Supply Chains

4.1% of this theme group

Studies explore security and scalability hurdles when applying blockchain to IoT-enabled logistics.

Blockchain (18) · Computer security (13) · Internet of Things (17) · Supply chain (4)

Applications of Blockchains in the Internet of Things: A Comprehensive Survey

Blockchain Applications for Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT: A Review

IoT in Healthcare Risks

31.0% of this theme group

Cautionary papers warn of safety and reliability issues when merging IoT with medical services.

Internet of Things (23) · Health care (7) · Cloud computing (8) · Emerging technologies (4)

Assuring assistance to healthcare and medicine: Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence of Things

Portable Intrusion Detection in IoT Enabled Smart City Networks: A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Models

Wireless Interference and Malware

26.7% of this theme group

Research highlights interference problems and malware threats in wireless sensor networks.

Wireless (8) · Computer network (6) · Wireless sensor network (8) · Malware (3)

A Comprehensive Analysis of the MAC Unreliability Problem in IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Sensor Networks

Harmful Coexistence Between 802.15.4 and 802.11: A Measurement-based Study

IoT Supply Chain Trade‑offs

22.4% of this theme group

Analyses caution about security and integration complexities of IoT within supply chains.

Internet of Things (20) · Computer security (11) · Supply chain (3) · Blockchain (4)

Examining potential benefits and challenges associated with the Internet of Things integration in supply chains

The Intersection of IoT, Marketing, and Cybersecurity: Advantages and Threats for Business Strategy

Low‑Cost Air Quality Sensors

19.8% of this theme group

Studies caution on accuracy and reliability of inexpensive pollution monitoring devices.

Sustainability (3) · Particulates (3) · Air pollution (3) · Smart city (3)

Community Air Sensor Network (CAIRSENSE) project: evaluation of low-costsensor performance in a suburban environment in the southeastern Uni

Air Pollution Monitoring Using Cost-Effective Devices Enhanced by Machine Learning

IoT for Smart Agriculture

26.7% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on using IoT and cloud services to optimize farming and resource use.

Internet of Things (743) · Embedded system (109) · Cloud computing (98) · Agriculture (42)

Smart Infrastructure: Leveraging IoT and AI for Predictive Maintenance in Urban Facilities

Sustainable Resource Optimization Using IoT and Smart Environmental Monitors in Urban Infrastructure Projects

Energy‑Aware Wireless Sensor Networks

19.3% of this theme group

Research proposes joint data gathering and power provisioning methods for rechargeable sensor networks.

Wireless sensor network (580) · Wireless (235) · Key distribution in wireless sensor networks (58) · Computer network (157)

Joint Mobile Data Gathering and Energy Provisioning in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks

A Framework of Joint Mobile Energy Replenishment and Data Gathering in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks

Scalable Smart‑City Software

19.0% of this theme group

Papers present frameworks for robust, scalable deployment of smart‑city applications.

Software deployment (75) · Smart city (45) · Scalability (76) · Robustness (38)

Efficient Multisensor Localization for the Internet of Things: Exploring a New Class of Scalable Localization Algorithms

Environment-Tolerant Trust Opportunity Routing Based on Reinforcement Learning for Internet of Underwater Things

AI‑Driven IoT Intrusion Detection

15.6% of this theme group

Works develop deep‑learning models to detect anomalies and protect IoT infrastructures.

Internet of Things (413) · Intrusion detection system (147) · Computer security (168) · Anomaly detection (69)

DL‐IDS: a deep learning–based intrusion detection framework for securing IoT

An Explainable Deep Learning Framework for Resilient Intrusion Detection in IoT-Enabled Transportation Networks

Advanced Wearable Sensing

9.7% of this theme group

Research showcases flexible, high‑sensitivity wearable devices for continuous health monitoring.

Wearable computer (94) · Wireless (139) · Wearable technology (37) · Triboelectric effect (21)

A highly sensitive and multiplexed wireless sensing system with skin-like compliance and stretchability for wearable applications

From Wearables to Implantables: Harnessing Sensor Technologies for Continuous Health Monitoring

Edge Computing for IoT

4.9% of this theme group

Studies explore edge architectures that enhance processing speed and intelligence for IoT systems.

Edge computing (118) · Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution (118) · Edge device (36) · Cloud computing (63)

Design and Simulation of a Hybrid Smart Grid Energy System Using Edge Computing and IoT-Based Control Architectures

Autonomous AI Systems for Edge Computing and IoT Environments: Enhancing Intelligence at the Edge

Secure Blockchain IoT Frameworks

4.7% of this theme group

Papers propose cryptographic blockchain solutions to strengthen IoT network security and scalability.

Blockchain (106) · Internet of Things (87) · Supply chain (19) · Cryptography (20)

Hybrid Blockchain Framework for Secure and Scalable Internet of Things (IoT) Networks (HB-IoT): A Novel Approach

A Secure Framework for Authenticating and Controlling Access to IoT Devices Integrated with Blockchain

San Francisco

33.0% across the displayed hubs

10 companies hiring · $5.2B disclosed funding

New York City

18.8% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $3.2B disclosed funding

Los Angeles

11.2% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $109.4M disclosed funding

San Diego

8.5% across the displayed hubs

4 companies hiring · $2.6B disclosed funding

Austin

8.3% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $259.1M disclosed funding

Boston

7.5% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $2.0B disclosed funding

San Jose

6.7% across the displayed hubs

4 companies hiring · $688.1M disclosed funding

Palo Alto

6.0% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $382.1M disclosed funding