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Smart washing machines are devices that are equipped with advanced communications technology that help them function faster and use energy efficiently. They are designed to use smart grid technology implemented by utility companies. Smart grids are intelligent electric grids that communicate the demand and supply of power among end-users and power suppliers to maximize the efficiency of appliances used, thereby minimizing power wastage. Smart washing machines use the smart grid power source to reduce power consumption during peak hours and ensure use during off-peak hours, thereby optimizing energy usage. Furthermore, smart washing machines are connected to wireless connecting devices through the internet and, thus,can be accessed and controlled by these devices from any remote location.

Autonomous parking is an automotive system integrated into a vehicle which assists a driver park his/her vehicle. It requires minimal interference from the driver when parking and utilizes a safe human-machine interface to improve parking. Autonomous parking systems are designed to avoid collisions in parking areas by focusing on major causes such as driver error, parking space size, and space restrictions. The systems use different methods, sensors, and other equipment to detect objects around the automobile. They also warn drivers when required, provide tactile feedback, and thereby improve the safety and comfort of the driver. The primary purpose in the deployment of autonomous parking systems in vehicles is to enhance vehicle efficiency during parking, and thereby provide a better user experience. The parking systems currently available operate using a certain amount of human intervention, and hence are semiautomatic fully automatic systems are expected to hit the market only by 2020.

Water heaters are equipment that works based on the principle of thermodynamics and increases the temperature of water above its normal temperature. They can be classified into different types based on the source of energy used to heat water, as listed below.

Smart lighting refers to lighting systems that intelligently enhance the lighting efficiency by using integrated sensors, control switches, and communication interfaces. These lighting systems when deployed in rooms can adjust and alter the color and intensity of the lights based on the intensity of natural light. This reduces the overall power expenditure, thereby making these smart lighting systems an efficient option. Smart lighting systems are deployed in a wide range of application areas such as in commercial places, industrial buildings, government buildings, and residential buildings.