energy harvesting

Microrobots Featured by Nature Electronics Editor!

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Microrobots Featured by Nature Electronics Editor!

Dr. Katharina Zeissler, editor of the prestigious international journal Nature Electronics, highlights: Published in Nature Electronics (2025, Vol. 8, Page 879) Sub-millimeter robots with autonomous capabilities show great potential in environmental monitoring and biomedical applications. However, these robots need to possess multiple functions, including perception, motion control, and wireless communication with other robots. Due to … Read more

University of Science and Technology of China Team Develops Photothermal Pyroelectric Energy Harvester for Micro Robots and Electric Vehicles

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University of Science and Technology of China Team Develops Photothermal Pyroelectric Energy Harvester for Micro Robots and Electric Vehicles

Since 2018, Professor Chu Baojin’s team at the University of Science and Technology of China has been conducting research on artificial vision systems with the support of a special project from the Ministry of Science and Technology. The aim is to develop a new generation of materials that can replace retinal functions to restore vision … Read more

Scientists Overcome Challenges in Flexible Electronic Energy Harvesting

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Scientists Overcome Challenges in Flexible Electronic Energy Harvesting

Click ↑ the blue text to follow us ） Professor Liu Kai’s team at Qingdao University of Science and Technology has developed the first N-type thermoelectric elastomer, known as “thermoelectric rubber,” providing a new solution for energy harvesting technologies in flexible electronics and wearable devices. The related research results were recently published online in “Nature.” … Read more

Triboelectric Nanogenerator: The ‘Magic Box’ Opening a New Era of Energy Harvesting

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Triboelectric Nanogenerator: The 'Magic Box' Opening a New Era of Energy Harvesting

In today’s world of continuous innovation in energy technology, a remarkable technology is quietly emerging: the Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG), which acts like a small ‘magic box’ that can easily convert the ubiquitous mechanical energy around us into electrical energy. Today, let us delve into the fascinating world of triboelectric nanogenerators. Principle Exploration: The Wonderful Duet … Read more

How to Run Your Embedded System at 0 MIPS?

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How to Run Your Embedded System at 0 MIPS?

Even in power-dominant events such as wireless connectivity in Internet of Things (IoT) applications, allowing as many processes to run autonomously can significantly enhance battery life. Reducing power consumption has always been a major focus in the microcontroller (MCU) market. Ultra-low power MCUs can now greatly reduce power consumption in both active and deep sleep … Read more

Scientists Overcome Challenges in Flexible Electronic Energy Harvesting

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Scientists Overcome Challenges in Flexible Electronic Energy Harvesting

Source: China Science Daily (Reporter: Liao Yang, Correspondent: Li Kunpeng), Qingdao University of Science and Technology (Produced by the Media Center, Source: Science and Technology Department, Polymer College, Party Committee (President) Office, Editor: Qiao Yuqing, Initial Review: Zhang Xu, Editorial Review: Qiao Zhengwen, Dong Wenxuan, Final Review: Li Kunpeng) Professor Liu Kai’s team at Qingdao … Read more

Which Embedded Software Products Will Be Popular in 2025?

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Which Embedded Software Products Will Be Popular in 2025?

Against the backdrop of over 30 billion IoT devices and the rise of Industry 4.0 and edge computing, embedded software is undergoing a qualitative change from tool support to technology-driven. This article focuses on seven major technological directions, revealing the core products and breakthroughs that will attract attention in 2025. 1. Deep Integration of Edge … Read more

CR2032 Coin Battery Module Supporting Solar and RF Energy Harvesting with BLE 5.3 Protocol

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CR2032 Coin Battery Module Supporting Solar and RF Energy Harvesting with BLE 5.3 Protocol

SMK’s HarvestLoop (Self-contained Power Supply (SCPS) Coin Battery Module) is a sensor-rich energy module capable of harvesting solar energy, supporting wireless power transmission, and communicating via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), all integrated within a size compatible with CR2032 batteries. This product combines solar energy harvesting technology with Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.3 technology to achieve low-power … Read more

Research Progress | Professor Liang Junrui’s Team at the School of Information Achieves New Advances in Low-Power Edge Intelligent Systems

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Research Progress | Professor Liang Junrui's Team at the School of Information Achieves New Advances in Low-Power Edge Intelligent Systems

SIST Research Progress In recent years, the exponential growth of edge sensing nodes has significantly increased the costs associated with battery replacement and maintenance, which restricts the widespread deployment of the Internet of Things (IoT). Passive IoT technologies based on environmental micro-energy harvesting have become a research hotspot as they achieve energy self-sufficiency by collecting … Read more