Technology is evolving at a very fast rate and it is bringing a lot of important changes. With the creation of the SmartDust device, a lot of tools or technology is being outdated and replaced. This emerging technology is being used in a lot of organizations as it is a very advantageous product.In Newcastle, the 'Smart dust' could replace car tax disc . This device will be tracking vehicles and it will help the government to manage its current tax system effectively. For example, it wil
l help the government to know how many vehicles is being used and how many of them are on the road during peak time hours."Nanotechnology developed at Newcastle University could be built into cars and implanted in every lamppost or in white lines on the roads to keep constant tabs on vehicles." (Northern Echo, first published Wednesday 19th Jan 2005.)
Also, this device can replace other technology to better operate an aircraft by bringing small changes to the wing surfaces.
The Smart Dust has the potential of replacing more tools or technologies and it can be used in the military and hospitals.
References:
- http://archive.thisisthenortheast.co.uk/2005/1/19/25795.html
- http://ee.washington.edu/research/mems/publications/1997/press/sciencenews-97.pdf
- tubaishat.wordpress.com
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