Abstract Internet-of-Things (IoT) is no longer just a buzzword.“Things” that are immensely
connecting to the Internet, are now creating “Smart” systems. However, heterogeneous
devices and the dominance of propriety protocols are still the major challenges for practical
application of such systems. This research work presents a practical application of a real-
time microwave sensing system for the evaluation of tissues moisture. The work addresses
two major challenges; first, the use of a highly sensitive microwave sensor to determine …