Science Nation: Novel Approach Advances Home and Health Sensors
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesWith support from the National Science Foundation, computer scientist Shwetak Patel and his team at the University of Washington are developing new sensing systems to empower people to make better-informed decisions for themselves and their homes. Patel's initial interest was in providing the most detailed information yet for consumers about their energy and water consumption, and most of that technology has already been transferred to the marketplace. Part of the "Science Nation" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 46 seconds
- Topic: Business, Science
- Subtopic: Consumer Education, Science Experiments, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2018
- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
- Series: Science Nation
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