In view of the actual climate change scenario felt across the globe, resource management is crucial, especially with regard to water. In this sense, continuous monitoring of plant water status is essential to optimise not only crop management but also water resources. Currently, monitoring of vine water status is done through expensive and time-consuming methods that do not allow continuous monitoring, which is especially inconvenient in places with difficult access. The aim of the developed work was to install three groups of sensors (Environmental, Plant and Soil) in a vineyard and connect them through LoRaWAN protocol for data transmission. The results demonstrate that the implemented system is capable of continuous data communication without data loss. The reduced cost and superior range of LoRaWAN compared to WiFi or Bluetooth is especially important for applications in remote areas where cellular networks have little coverage. Altogether, this methodology provides a remote, continuous and more effective method to monitor plant water status and is capable of supporting producers in more efficient management of their farms and water resources.

Road safety remains one of the greatest global challenges, with severe human and economic costs, as human error is responsible for the majority of accidents. This article, developed within the scope of the IDT – PIVOT project, Incentive System for Business Research and Development – Individual Operations, critically examines the role of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in reducing road traffic accidents. The methodology consisted of a critical review of international literature (2000–2025), complemented by institutional reports and secondary data analysis. The results show that systems such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) can significantly reduce accidents and fatalities, achieving up to 58% reduction when combined. However, barriers remain regarding costs, lack of standardisation, risks of driver overreliance and legal uncertainties. The study concludes that ADAS are an essential transitional technology towards autonomous mobility, fundamental to achieving the objectives of Vision Zero 2030.

The digitalization of the automotive industry has accelerated the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Internet of Vehicles (IoV), fostering new solutions for safety, efficiency, and sustainable mobility. This article, developed within the scope of the IDT – PIVOT project, Incentive System for Business Research and Development – Individual Operations, aims to critically analyze the role of IoT and IoV in the automotive sector, exploring practical applications, conceptual architectures, and implementation challenges. The methodology consisted of a critical review of scientific and technical literature (2010–2025), complemented by institutional reports and industrial case studies, structured into four axes: IoT applications, communication networks, IoT/IoV architectures, and the evolution towards IoV. The results highlight clear benefits, such as accident reduction through V2X communication, improved efficiency via predictive maintenance, and environmental gains in intelligent mobility systems. However, significant limitations remain, including interoperability issues, latency, cybersecurity risks, costs, and social acceptance. Future perspectives point to the integration of 5G/6G networks, edge intelligence, and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) models, requiring robust public policies and global communication standards. It is concluded that IoT and IoV are strategic pillars for the transition towards connected, autonomous, and cooperative mobility.