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- Title
Out of the Shadow: Long Term Cost Development of Intelligent Sensor Networks.
- Authors
Fledderus, Erik; Kester, Leon; Kranenburg-Bruinsma, Karin
- Abstract
The paper addresses intelligent sensor networks (ISNs) as a special version of networked wireless robotics. The success of these networks is partly explained by the technical advances, but as well by cutting down costs of these networks. Using a functional breakdown of intelligent ISNs, the trends of the various functions are discussed. The analysis shows how individual sensor network component prices decline at an almost predictable speed. This is mainly a result of generic developments in technology. These developments sustain because an economy of scale is reached at the level of individual components. This makes the integration of these components the most important barrier to acquire large scale implementation of intelligent ISNs, both with respect to cost and needed R&D breakthroughs. Integration includes the need for standardization and interoperability between different standards. The paper illustrates its generic analysis in two use cases: cooperative driving and smart living.
- Subjects
SENSOR networks; ROBOTICS research; TECHNOLOGICAL innovations; COMPUTER network costs; STANDARDIZATION; INTERNETWORKING; SYSTEM integration
- Publication
Wireless Personal Communications, 2013, Vol 70, Issue 3, p1221
- ISSN
0929-6212
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11277-013-1110-3