Invited: Can Wi-R enable perpetual IoB nodes?

TL;DR

This paper explores whether the Wi-R protocol can enable perpetual operation of IoB nodes by significantly reducing energy consumption compared to traditional wireless technologies.

Contribution

It discusses the potential of Wi-R to achieve perpetual IoB nodes by leveraging body-based communication at ultra-low energy levels.

Findings

Wi-R uses body to communicate at 100X lower energy than BTLE/Wi-Fi.

Potential for perpetual sensing/actuation nodes in IoB with Wi-R.

Debate on feasibility of long-term IoB node operation.

Abstract

While the number of wearables is steadily growing, the wearables/person wearing them faces a limitation due to the need for charging all of them every day. To unlock the true power of IoB, we need to make these IoB nodes perpetual. However, that is not possible with today's technology. In this paper, we will debate, whether with the advent of Wi-R protocol that uses the body to communicate at 100X lower energy that BTLE/Wi-Fi, is it going to be possible to enable the long-standing desire of perpetual sensing/actuation nodes for the Internet of Bodies.