University of Michigan (U-M) researchers have developed an ultra low power microchip which ‘uses 30,000 times less power in sleep mode and 10 times less in active mode than comparable chips now on the market.’ It only consumes 30 picowatts
Monthly Archives: June 2008
June 18, 2008 by Marco Zennaro | No comments
Wireless Sensor Networks Research Group
The Wireless Sensor Networks Research Group is looking for researchers and developers who want to investigate using the Libelium mote and mesh router platforms. This group is a link between people with heterogeneous research interestsfor getting the most of wireless
June 18, 2008 by Antonio Ruzzelli | No comments
Wireless module puts devices on the network
ARCH ROCK has released a module allowing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and system integrators to embed its wireless sensor network (WSN) technology into their products. According to the company, its WSN technology is based on ubiquitous Internet standards and can
June 17, 2008 by Muneeb Ali | No comments
Next Gen Remotes Run 802.15.4
The RF4CE Consortium is hoping to make next generation remote controls for TVs, DVDs, and set top boxes painfully simple. The group has been formed in order to “drive the adoption of an open radio frequency (RF) entertainment control specification
June 17, 2008 by Marco Zennaro | No comments
Participatory Sensing
An interesting video about Participatory Sensing:
June 16, 2008 by Marco Zennaro | No comments
Pachube, Youtube for sensors
Pachube (pronounced “patch bay”) is a web service available at http://www.pachube.com that enables people to tag and share real time sensor data from objects, devices and spaces around the world.The key aim is to facilitate interaction between remote environments, both
June 14, 2008 by Antonio Ruzzelli | No comments
Solidica Awarded USMC Contract
Ann Arbor, MI – Solidica, Inc. announced today the award of a multi-year contract with the United States Marine Corps to integrate its market leading PantheonTM embedded diagnostic and health monitoring system into a variety of light armored vehicle-based platforms.
June 12, 2008 by Marco Zennaro | No comments
Researchers’ Enviro Sensors Hitch Rides on Street Sweepers
Unbeknownst to the San Francisco’s residents, their street sweeping trucks have become mobile environmental sensing units, thanks to Intel’s new Common Sense research program. Wireless sensors taking measurements of the local environment’s carbon monoxide, ozone, and nitrous dioxide have been
June 12, 2008 by Marco Zennaro | No comments
Sensors to monitor city sewage system
Scientists at Purdue and Notre Dame Universities say they’re developing a sensor network to prevent city sewage from flowing into waterways during storms. The researchers are working with EmNet LLC on a wireless sensor network for the city of South
June 11, 2008 by Muneeb Ali | No comments
Five Innovators to Revolutionize Computer Science
Microsoft Research helps five young faculty members pursue breakthrough research as part of its New Faculty Fellowship Program. Microsoft New Faculty Fellowship program provides $1 million in unrestricted funding each year ($200K for each faculty member). According to the eligibility
