Automation World Article: Of Mice and MEMS (Features): "Ahmed envisions buildings in the future that will be able to �sense� the comfort level of occupants and instantly adjust settings for temperature, humidity and other environmental parameters automatically. For example, thousands of tiny MEMS sensors could be embedded in a building�s carpet or in the paint on the walls to measure temperature, or the amount of CO2 in the air, and then transmit data to the control system for action. The result would be enhanced worker comfort, as well as improved energy efficiency, perhaps in the neighborhood of 30 percent to 50 percent in some cases, Ahmed says."
Steve's Commentary
Rounding out some areas for completeness. Siemens is doing some interesting work with MEMS technology by applying it to "smart environments". MEMS is a key technology that is actually here today.
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