IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) is a leading consensus building organization that nurtures, develops & advances global technologies. IEEE-SA’s work drives the functionality, capabilities and interoperability of a wide range of products and services that transform the way people live, work and communicate. In this column IEEE technology experts will share insight on technologies such as 5G, augmented reality (AR), internet of things (IoT), robotics and wearables and how these technologies benefit humanity.