Researchers in Germany have developed a battery-free internet sensor that is powered via a special solar cell for indoor use, enabling tens of thousands of connected mini-sensors to transmit measurement values directly to the internet via WLAN or GSM. This development will help to reduce cost and maintenance in applications such as museums, libraries and archives, where precision monitoring of temperature, humidity or air pressure is crucial.
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