The Internet of Things $($loT$)$ is

A$.$ a constellation of technologies, from machine learning to natural language processing, that allows machines to sense, comprehend, act, and learn.

B$.$ the use of computerized systems in manufacturing to track and document the transformation of raw materials into finished goods and optimize their production output.

C$.$ the ongoing automation of traditional manufacturing and industrial practices, using modern smart technology.

D$.$ the interconnectivity of objects, embedded with software, sensors$,$ and actuators that enable these objects to collect and exchange data over a network without requiring human intervention.