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The Future
As chips get smaller and smaller, we will have " smart " everything! Did
you know that, thanks to semiconductors, we even have smart sneakers?
Sensors in smart sneakers and other smart devices typically contain a
microchip. This microchip processes the data collected by the sensor, such
as pressure or motion, and then communicates that information to other
devices, like your smartphone or computer. The microchip allows the
sensor to be " smart " by enabling it to analyze and transmit data, making
it useful for tracking and improving performance in activities like running.
By connecting devices together through networks like the internet,
semiconductors can make your shoe tell your phone how far you ran, or
tell a trainer how you might be able to improve your stride.
Image Source: Nike AdaptSource: Nike Inc.
THINK: What other everyday items would you like to see become
" smart " ? How do you think semiconductors will change in the next
50 years, and what new devices might we use?
tryengineering.org/semiconductors // semiconductors.ieee.org/

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