University of Twente
University of Twente
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The Pervasive Systems (PS) group focuses on the design and evaluation of enabling technologies and methods for smart sensor systems, wearable devices and the Internet of Things. The group has a significant background on distributed networked intelligence covering the entire design trajectory from design of the miniature digital devices, wireless sensor networks, body area networks, methods of distributed signal processing, sensor fusion, and event detection.
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2015
21 Dec 2015
Minuscule pillars double the efficiency of solar cells
Solar cells are generally flat. However, by adding minuscule silicon pillars to the surface, it is possible to more than double the amount of energy produced for each surface.2013
13 Dec 2013
Squeezing transistors saves energy
Leakage current can be radically reduced by "squeezing" the transistor with a piezoelectric material.2010
17 Dec 2010
Chip provides its own power
Microchips that 'harvest' the energy they need from their own surroundings, without depending on batteries or mains electricity.