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MIT's Adaptive Lighting Could Open the Door to Sci-Fi 'Smart Homes'

by Warren Riddle on November 30, 2010 at 07:20 AM

mit lampsResearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) consistently produce ingenious and creative feats of technology. Those innovative creations often pertain to energy and power, and the University's engineers -- with official support from Philips -- now intend to develop a revolutionary, responsive and environmentally-friendly LED home lighting system.

According to Engadget, MIT's Adaptive Solid-State Lighting (ASSL) technology conceivably relies on a console that "acts as a position tracker, calibrator and sensor" in order to control a room's "dimmable overhead LED fixtures." Homeowners and operators merely establish their preferred "tone and light intensity," and the system appropriately adjusts a room's lighting depending on various factors, including the user's exact position. In addition, the ASSL actually acclimatizes to outside forces, like clouds and penetrating sunlight.

Most impressively, though, the amazing adaptive system could reportedly cut home energy costs by as much as 90-percent. The specific mechanics, mathematics and operational programs may seem incomprehensible to most folks, but the video does provide an excellent and enlightening (while incredibly nerdy) walk-through.

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