Driving advancements in ultra-low-power connectivity, enabling devices to operate efficiently and sustainably, even in resource-constrained environments.
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Echo: Ultra low-power satellite communication
Project Echo is focused on developing ultra-low-power satellite communication to reliably connect devices in resource constrained environments. We believe that these new wireless communication techniques will lead to the next generation of IoT devices for applications ranging from smart agriculture to communication in space.
Related vertical(s): IoT
FoodVibes: Wireless sensing and communication for food supply chain traceability
At Microsoft Research, we are working towards a fully digitized and connected supply chain for agriculture and food. With the growing human population, there is a need to responsibly and sustainably meet the global food demands. Towards this goal, FoodVibes identifies critical traceability points in the global Agri Food Industry that are responsible for inefficiency and applies technological innovation to address key challenges faced by the industry. By leveraging our research in wireless communication, battery-free and IoT sensing, we are establishing traceability for key metrics related to nutrition, sustainability, and quality of the food that nourishes the global population. Some of these key challenges being addressed include creating traceability from farm to fork, especially for bulk commodities like grain, tracking the produce environment during transport and storage with novel sensing infrastructure and a communication scheme to ensure global connectivity to support this supply chain.
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SatSense: Sensing the Environment using Satellites
Project SatSense is focused on using satellite telemetry to develop new techniques for environmental monitoring. We believe this will lead to gaining accurate insights about today’s ecosystem at large-scale including forestry, agriculture, oil & gas, among others.
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