Autonomous energy-scavenging micro devices will test water quality, monitor bridges, more
Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 14:10
in Physics & Chemistry
Out in the wilds or anywhere off the grid, sophisticated instruments small enough to fit in a shirt pocket will one day scavenge power from sunlight, body heat, or other sources to monitor water quality or bridge safety, enabling analysis in the field rather than bringing samples and data back to the lab.