Wiliot, which claims itself to be the semiconductor pioneer and innovator, is the startup that claims to have created the first-ever battery-free Bluetooth sensor tag that runs without a battery. Instead, it uses energy from other radio frequency sources like Bluetooth, Cellular, and Wi-Fi to power its Bluetooth-powered ARM processor. In addition to that, it uses nanowatt computing to communicate with the devices that are enabled by Bluetooth Low Energy technology. Wiliot says, its chips are glued to a simple antenna and printed on either plastic or paper, which can authenticate the proximity of a product by an encrypted serial number. The lack of a battery and a tiny paper-thin design reduces the overall production cost of the sensor tag and makes it convenient for use with other devices.
Here’s what the CEO of Wiliot has to say about the product: To give an idea on the usability of Wiliot, the company also showcased some of the use cases scenarios of their Bluetooth-free sensor tag. Some of these include- Embedding the tags in the supply chain to allow real-time tracking of goods, throughout the entire process. Using the tags, instead of limited battery life dongles to track the location of products. Attaching the tags to home products to order them automatically every time they turn empty. And many more, the possibilities are endless.
