Applying Compute-Proximal Energy Harvesting to Develop Self-Sustained Systems for Automobiles

A major cost, inconvenience, and source of failure for adding sensors and electronic accessories to automobiles is wiring the systems into the car’s power supply. We propose an alternative approach, computer-proximal energy harvesting, which harvests power locally, so wiring is not needed. In this article, we provide an overview of the principles and empirical evaluations for harvesting energy in ...