The world is full of smart devices. But are we better informed?
UMBC CSEE professor Roberto Yus is bridging the gap between the raw data streaming from billions of sensors worldwide and the answers people are actually asking, such as “How can I make my home more energy efficient?” He is developing a "sensorless" Internet of Things system using AI and data management to automatically translate raw sensor streams into direct, high-level answers for everyday users. His work touches key areas needed to address these challenges, including how to give computers the structures needed to store, organize, and reason about complex data, and how to protect privacy and security. Read more here
Posted: November 6, 2026, 7:55 AM