BODY-CHARGING DEVICES
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ENERGY MONITORING TOOLS
ENERGY BREAKTHROUGHS
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BODY-CHARGING DEVICES
With more and more consumers seeking wearable electronic devices , these devices are becoming increasingly popular . However , a poor battery life is a common complaint among consumers . This is what prompted researchers at Korea Advanced Institute of Science to begin researching a way to remedy this problem . Through their extensive research , these researchers have discovered a way to keep these devices charged through the wearer ’ s body heat .
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REAL-TIME
ENERGY MONITORING TOOLS
Businesses and homeowners are always looking for ways to save as much as possible on their energy costs . In an effort to fulfill this need , AutoGrid Systems , with the assistance of ARPA-E , has created cuttingedge software with the ability to monitor real-time energy usage . With the ability to keep track of exactly how much energy is being used in real-time , home and business owners can effectively limit their energy usage and save on their bills .
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