Author: Connected World

The numbers are staggering. College campuses produce between 6-8 tons of CO₂ per student annually. Energy experts claim AI (artificial intelligence) can reduce consumption by up to 29%, ultimately helping to create smarter, greener campuses. Consider the example of Yale University, which consumes 40,000 kWh of energy per student, which is seven times more than Oxford University, according to Exergio. While many universities have implemented carbon reduction strategies, there are still often challenges such as aging infrastructure and inconsistent policy adoption, as just a few examples. Enter technology. Energy experts from Exergio, a company that develops AI-based tools for energy performance,…

Sensors offer unique opportunities—and some come with inherent challenges. For instance, self-powered functionality and high sensitivity also come with challenges such as material brittleness and environmental limitations. A team of researchers led by Professor Hanjun Ryu from Chung-Ang University, South Korea, has introduced new manufacturing strategies to overcome these limitations. Here, researchers took a closer look at manufacturing strategies for piezoelectric and triboelectric tactile sensors. The objective was to improve self-powering capabilities, sensitivity, and flexibility. The research examined material properties, fabrication processes, and device designs to overcome challenges. Here is how this can help: Overcome brittleness in piezoelectric materials. Address…

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