As technological ambition and innovation outgrows the human capacity for systems management, artificial intelligence and smart tech are filling the gap between ability and possibility. Tools like the

Imagine never worrying if you turned out the lights, locked the door, or left the gas on. Imagine a home that adjusts lighting and temperature so that you are always comfortable, whether working out or reading a book. Imagine a home that remembers your likes and dislikes … a home that can identify you and reacts defensively if it senses an intruder.“The future of a smart home is actually something that is not just four walls and a roof, but actually something that is aware of you … knows your preferences and settings, and actually knows everything about you and wants to be an ally to you,” said Sce Pike (pictured), founder and chief executive officer of IOTAS Inc