At the Intel developer Forum, the semiconductor giant revealed plans to apply nanotechnology and MEMS devices across a range of projects, including sensor networks and optical “building blocks” that will advance the integration of computing and communications.
Intel also said that it is running a field test of “sensor net” technology deploying a wireless network of MEMS sensors to record tem-perature, humidity, barometric pressure and infrared information to study an ecosystem without disturbing the wildlife.
Intel is collaborating with universities on long-range nanotechnology projects including carbon nanotubes and silicon nanowires,but cautioned that computing devices built with these components may be at least 10 years away.