<p>As Faber later had to clarify, the concept of a “forever mouse” wasn’t an actual product but merely an idea. Her comment garnered so much attention that she had to confirm it wasn’t about any specific device.&nbsp;</p><p>But, when seen in the right context, Faber’s words weren’t really about a mouse at all—they were about something much bigger. The widespread reaction missed the larger point she was making.</p><p>Faber wasn’t simply hyping up her company with a hypothetical product. She was highlighting a paradigm-shifting movement in the tech industry—a rethinking of how we approach innovation, design, and, ultimately, technology itself.</p><p>There is simply no running away from the fact that the tech industry has developed some pretty unsustainable habits over the past few decades - habits like planned obsolescence, short upgrade cycles, proprietary repair mechanisms and deliberately sub-par build qualities have contributed massively to our massive e-waste <a href="https://www.onio.com/article/batteryless-vs-better-recycling-iot-future.html"><u>problem</u></a>.</p><p>The sheer ridiculousness of this <i>constant upgrade </i>culture we see around us is all too tired a trope - it’s common knowledge at this point that we’ve allowed tech companies to bamboozle us with their scarcity-driven marketing.&nbsp;</p><p>While the smartphone unequivocally represented a huge breakthrough in communication and information technology, it has now become emblematic of this economic sleight of hand that’s being perpetrated by tech giants - a carousel of perpetual consumption, where smartphones are released year after year accompanied by meticulously crafted marketing narratives designed to cloak their predecessors in a veil of inadequacy.&nbsp;</p><p>These practices deplete rare earth minerals, place enormous amounts of strain on water reserves and contribute to the generation of millions of tonnes of electronic waste.&nbsp;</p><p>It is <a href="https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/electronic-waste-(e-waste)#:~:text=Key%20facts,collected%20and%20recycled%20(2)."><u>estimated</u></a> by the WHO that over 62 million tonnes of e-waste was produced in the year 2022! Of this, only a paltry 22.3% was formally recorded to have been recycled. These are truly terrifying numbers! We are fast approaching a point where we will be compelled to change course dramatically or face some seriously dire consequences.&nbsp;</p><p>We’ve created a system (yes we’re all responsible for this!) that has normalised wastefulness and apathy towards precious natural resources. Faber’s forever mouse is emblematic of a new paradigm emerging among tech leaders who understand the precarity of this situation we find ourselves in - a paradigm that prioritises durability, repairability and sustainability over relentlessly churning out low-quality products and in turn, neglecting long-term welfare for short term gains.&nbsp;</p><h2>The Battery Problem</h2><p>15 billion batteries are produced every year! That’s a crazy number! Here’s another crazy number –&nbsp; 62 million tonnes of e-waste is generated every year, making its way into landfills and our oceans.&nbsp;</p><p>This is a grave threat to all life on our planet.&nbsp;</p><p>Batteries were once seen as a lifeline that would take us to a greener and more sustainable future. But today, the stark reality of batteries is there for everyone to see. Modern Li-ion batteries use rare minerals that are concentrated in specific parts of the world - Lithium and Cobalt for the most part.&nbsp;</p><p>Lithium mining ravages water tables and wreaks havoc on local ecosystems. Cobalt is largely found in one country - the Democratic Republic of Congo - and is mined by child miners who get paid a pittance and end up developing chronic illnesses that severely impact their futures.</p><p>The basic point we’re trying to get at is this - our massive global appetite for batteries is a huge red flag in terms of sustainability. For a number of years now, there has been a growing realization that we need a viable alternative power solution. Batteries are not the green power solution that they’re made out to be.&nbsp;</p><h2>The Rise of Energy Harvesting</h2><p>This is where energy harvesting technology enters the picture. What if our everyday devices could power themselves using ambient energy from their environment? It's not science fiction—it's happening right now.</p><p>Energy harvesting technology allows devices to capture and utilize energy from various sources:</p><ul><li>Movement and vibration (kinetic energy)</li><li>Light (solar energy)</li><li>Temperature differences (thermal energy)</li><li>Radio frequency signals (RF energy)</li></ul><p>This technology is particularly suited for low-power devices like computer peripherals, which is why Faber's "forever mouse" concept isn't as far-fetched as it might seem. Modern ultra-low-power microcontrollers can operate on incredibly small amounts of energy—we're talking microwatts here. By harvesting energy from the environment, these devices can operate indefinitely without ever needing a battery change.</p><h2>Beyond the Mouse: A New Paradigm</h2><p>The implications of this technology extend far beyond just computer mice. Imagine a world where all your peripherals—keyboards, headsets, remote controls, game controllers—never need battery replacement. But it's more than just convenience; it's about fundamentally changing our relationship with technology.</p><p>This new paradigm is built on several key principles:</p><h3>1. Durability by Design</h3><p>Durability is one the defining principles behind this new wave of forever devices. Products that are designed to last for decades and not just 3-4 years. High-quality materials and builds that stand the test of time and don’t ask for incessant upgrades.&nbsp;</p><p>Moreover, modularity is a major part of this as well - modular designs that allow for repairs and upgrades.&nbsp;</p><h3>2. Software-First Innovation</h3><p>This is all about enabling continuous improvement through updates and rolling out new features without necessitating hardware replacements.&nbsp;</p><p>Which means that devices get to have extended lifespans simply as a result of optimisation and sound design.&nbsp;</p><h3>3. Sustainable Materials</h3><p>This one’s pretty much a no-brainer. Recycled and recyclable components form the crux of sustainable design which is built around responsible sourcing and minimal environmental impact.</p><h2>The Economic Shift</h2><p>Critics might argue that such durable devices would hurt companies' bottom lines. However, this view is increasingly outdated. Companies like Logitech are recognizing that sustainability isn't just good for the planet—it's good for business:</p><p>Customers are willing to pay premium prices for lasting quality. Over the course of their ownership, this would imply lower warranty and support costs - not to mention the brand loyalty that companies stand to build through commitment to ethical practices. Moreover, this also opens the doors to new revenue streams from software and services,.&nbsp;</p><h2>Technical Innovation Meets Environmental Responsibility</h2><p>The technology enabling this revolution is already here. Ultra-low-power microcontrollers, like <a href="http://ONiO.zero"><u>ONiO.zero</u></a>, can operate on minimal energy while providing robust processing capabilities. These cutting-edge chips represent a quantum leap in energy efficiency, starting up from less than 1μW of power and seamlessly operating on various energy harvesting sources. They maintain reliable wireless connectivity while processing complex inputs, all with minimal power consumption, making them ideal for the next generation of sustainable devices.</p><h2>The Path Forward</h2><p>The shift to batteryless peripherals won't happen overnight, but the momentum is building. Industry leaders are recognizing that the future of consumer electronics lies not in planned obsolescence, but in creating lasting value through sustainable innovation. This monumental transition demands comprehensive industry collaboration on standards alongside sustained investment in energy harvesting research. Success will also depend on effective consumer education about sustainable technology and supportive policy frameworks for sustainable manufacturing practices.</p><h2>A New Chapter in Tech Evolution</h2><p>Faber's "forever mouse" concept represents more than just a product idea—it's a symbol of where technology needs to go. As we face increasing environmental challenges, the tech industry must evolve from being part of the problem to becoming part of the solution.</p><p>The future of consumer electronics isn't about churning out endless new models or forcing unnecessary upgrades. It's about creating devices that last, that improve over time, and that respect both user needs and environmental constraints.</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>The transition to batteryless, sustainable peripherals represents a crucial step toward a more sustainable tech industry. It challenges us to rethink not just how we power our devices, but how we approach technology consumption as a whole.</p><p>As we move forward, the success of this transition will depend on continued innovation in energy harvesting technology, commitment from industry leaders, and support from consumers who understand that the best technology is that which serves both human needs and environmental sustainability.</p><p>The "forever mouse" might have been just a concept, but the future it represents is very real—and it's closer than we think. We're entering an era where technology can truly last forever, powered by the world around us, designed for durability, and built with the planet in mind.</p>

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"‘The forever mouse is not just an idea—it’s a commitment to a future where tech doesn’t come at the planet’s expense”

This is a quote by Hanneke Faber, the CEO of Logitech. She made this remark during an interview with Verge, on their decoder podcast. She was talking about an idea for a mouse designed to last indefinitely - a mouse that could be upgraded through software updates rather than total replacement. A product design that places durability and repairability front and centre. 

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Beyond Batteries: The Future of Forever Devices

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Abishek Swaminathen

<p>And that’s why we’re paying attention to the Internet of Military Things (IoMT).</p><h2>A Quiet Shift in the Field</h2><p>IoMT isn’t about flashy drones or sci-fi weaponry. It’s about infrastructure. Layers of small, silent devices — sensors, wearables, nodes — gathering data at the edges of operational environments and quietly pushing it back to decision-makers.</p><p>The goal isn’t novelty. It’s <strong>awareness</strong> — real-time information that makes missions safer, faster, and more precise.</p><p>But that awareness comes at a cost: power.</p><h2>The Battery Tax</h2><p>Every device you deploy is a device you have to account for. Charge. Replace. Recharge. Keep track of. And in high-risk, high-complexity environments, battery logistics become their own shadow mission.</p><p>That’s not news to anyone in defense. Entire ops structures exist just to support power.</p><p>So when we talk about batteryless sensing, we’re not pitching magic. We’re asking: What happens if the smallest, least critical devices didn’t need batteries at all?</p><h2>What We Bring to the Table</h2><p>ONiO.zero isn’t a mil-spec platform. It’s not hardened for frontline combat. But it’s been designed, from silicon upward, to operate with <strong>almost no power</strong>.</p><p>It cold-starts from &lt;1μW. It runs without firmware. It harvests energy from RF, light, heat, or motion. And it’s already being used in consumer and industrial applications where battery swaps simply aren’t an option.</p><p>We’re not here to replace your radios. We’re here to ask: Could your most disposable, hard-to-access, or risk-sensitive sensing nodes run on their own — quietly and indefinitely?</p><h2>Think in Terms of Roles</h2><p>A drone may need batteries.</p><p>A soldier’s HUD may need batteries.</p><p>But a vibration sensor zip-tied under a convoy axle? That could be energy-autonomous.</p><p>A node buried in snow, checking environmental drift? That could run on harvested energy.</p><p>A passive contact sensor embedded in a box that might never open? Same.</p><h2>It’s Not About Going Batteryless Everywhere</h2><p>It’s about going batteryless where it <strong>makes sense</strong>.</p><p>In defense, where deployment costs are high and maintenance can be risky, even small reductions in battery dependency can mean real strategic gain.</p><p>Fewer site visits. Fewer logistical dependencies. Lower thermal signatures. Less risk.</p><h2>We're Not Pretending to Know It All</h2><p>We’re not writing this as experts in military doctrine. We’re writing as engineers who think in constraints. And when we look at the way military sensing is scaling, we see an obvious constraint that’s still being accepted as default: the battery.</p><p>It won’t go away. But we’re building hardware that makes it less necessary.</p><p>If you’re thinking about the future of sensing in defense — particularly the quiet, cheap, critical-but-not-complex parts — we’d love to show you what ONiO.zero can do.</p><p>Because sometimes, the smartest thing a device can do… is need nothing at all.</p>

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We’re not defense contractors. We don’t build missiles or radar systems. But we know what it means to design for the edge — where there’s no power socket, no second chance, and failure means a whole lot more than just inconvenience.

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The Industry of Military Things — Rethinking Power at the Edge

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Our oceans are dying - It sounds sensationalist but the grim fact of the matter is that this is literally the case - the blue seas that make up over 70% of the earth’s surface are under serious threat. In this post, we take a deep dive into this problem and explore how batteryless IoT technology could be leveraged to try and mitigate this crisis. 

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Is IoT Technology Going To Help Salvage Our Ocean Crisis?

<div class="raw-html-embed"><div id="elevenlabs-audionative-widget" data-height="90" data-width="100%" data-frameborder="no" data-scrolling="no" data-publicuserid="6c21a9b7ad57703231dc05932a21048d408feec7404ccb881f833127d05d8391" data-playerurl="https://elevenlabs.io/player/index.html" data-small="True" data-textcolor="rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0)" data-backgroundcolor="rgba(245, 245, 245, 1.0)" data-projectid="YoacygMbD5w65BBxt6ts">Loading the <a href="https://elevenlabs.io/text-to-speech" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elevenlabs Text to Speech</a> AudioNative Player...</div><script src="https://elevenlabs.io/player/audioNativeHelper.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>There is no question that we have to sit back and take a nice, long hard look at the mess we’re making of the planet. The numbers are truly staggering - it is estimated that the average human being today generates about 0.74 kilograms of solid waste every day! In the developed world, this number is closer to 4.54 kilograms!</p><p>For better or for worse, a strong trend of rampant consumption has taken over the wealthier sections of the world in the past century. This trend is not showing any signs of abatement as we move towards a future where there will be a lot more of us. As indices of wealth and development improve, more and more people are emerging out of poverty and adopting an urban lifestyle in the western mould. As our population continues to grow, we will see an enormous increase in the number of people moving to urban areas. Inevitably, this leads to higher rates of consumption and naturally as a consequence, more waste generation.&nbsp;</p><p>Global waste production is poised to grow to over 3.4 billion tonnes by 2050. Let that sink in. If that number doesn’t send a chill down your spine, look again. To put that into context, in 2016, we generated about half of that.</p><p>Policy makers have scrambled to find reasonable management solutions and containment tactics to combat this pressing issue. Left unchecked, our waste management woes could lead to some pretty grim outcomes. They represent a public emergency of the highest priority to us as a collective.</p><h2><strong>Smarter Technologies</strong></h2><p>In the past decade, the tech world has witnessed tremendous acceleration and innovation. Technologies like AI, ML, energy harvesting and 5G have brought about unprecedented and unimaginable levels of growth.&nbsp;</p><p>The Internet of Things has enabled such a dazzling array of possibilities for us that we simply haven’t been able to keep track of. Causing massive disruption in nearly every sector, IoT technologies have enabled us to drive high levels of operational efficiency and sustainability across all spheres of human activity.</p><p>When the idea of connected tech was still in its infancy, there was a lot of buzz surrounding the potential application of IoT technology towards building smarter urban environments. Smart cities were in many ways the perfect IoT application - demonstrating the key points of value that IoT technology brings and contributing directly to an increased quality of life for millions at a time.&nbsp;</p><p>Today, IoT-based urban management has come a long way. Connected technologies powered by wireless sensors, IoT microcontrollers and artificial intelligence are being employed by a number of cities around the world to great effect. Smart urban management includes the use of IoT technologies across a variety of applications such as fleet management, traffic management, pollution sensing etc.&nbsp;</p><p>Similarly, smart waste management systems have emerged as an IoT-enabled innovation to look out for.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>What Is Smart Waste Management?</strong></h2><p>Smart waste management refers to the use of smart technologies such as IoT, artificial intelligence and machine learning in order to streamline how we manage our waste. Much like any other smart technology, smart waste management is based on the principle of using sensor-enabled intelligence to gain actionable insights into the microprocesses that go into waste collection, recycling and disposal - enabling a higher degree of accountability and sustainability,&nbsp;</p><p>The underlying principle behind smart waste management is quite simple really - using connected technology - i.e wireless sensor networks - we are able to harness the power of big data to bring about order and coherence to the way we manage our waste. The core principle, as with all IoT-based applications, is that the more data we are able to gather, in real time, the more intelligently we are able to orchestrate the various micro-processes that go into building a robust and efficient system.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Why IoT-Based Smart Waste Management?</strong></h2><p>Why is it that so many bets are being placed on an IoT-based solution to our enormous waste problem?</p><p>Modern human civilisation is a veritable goliath comprising billions upon billions of interconnected processes and sub-systems. These subsystems are often disjointed and poorly connected with one another - this gargantuan system that we’ve created just goes about spinning endlessly, each of its billion components seemingly just doing its own thing. There’s no one “up-there” overseeing how things are done - an enormous pile of toxic battery waste discarded in Venezuela is tangibly and surely causing effects that ripple out into all our lives - but there’s no way for us to have any say in the matter. More centralisation and control is a failed 20th century strategy that had equally destructive ramifications - the soviet union and Nazi Germany stand as stark warnings against the solution of increased centralisation and collectivisation.&nbsp;</p><p>But the problem still stands - what do we do to address this sorry state of affairs - we are literally creating piles of rubbish and throwing it into the oceans. An average 5th grader knows that throwing piles and piles of toxic garbage into the ocean is a desperately stupid thing to do - but the problem is not that of knowledge. We know. But we seem to not be able to find an answer. So, if increased centralised control on a global level is not the solution, then what is?</p><p>An alternative is to focus on the grassroots - find ways to optimise the tiniest micro-processes that go into each of our industrial enterprises - find ways to optimise all human activity from the ground up. This is where sensors come in - today, thanks to advances in IoT-based connected technologies - we have an arsenal of incredible tools that enable us to operate on a really granular level, collecting immense amounts of information on the tiniest of scales.&nbsp;</p><p>Our population is growing at breakneck speed - as things stand, we’re on the fastrack to planetary collapse, with our oceans, rainforests and <a href="https://www.onio.com/article/our-huge-soil-problem-how-iot-help.html"><u>soils</u></a> in pathetic shape - as we speak, a terrible crisis is underway namely the <a href="https://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-is-the-sixth-mass-extinction-and-what-can-we-do-about-it#:~:text=Unlike%20previous%20extinction%20events%20caused,been%20converted%20for%20food%20production."><u>sixth mass extinction</u></a><strong> </strong>event on this planet - and possibly the first one that has nothing to do with natural disasters of one kind or the other.&nbsp;</p><p>These may sound like disparate issues that are a result of various unrelated events - but they’re not - they’re all symptoms of the same disease - we have grown too big, disconnected, haphazard and avaricious as a species - our modern lives have left us frantic and isolated - cut off from the big picture - to the point where we are literally burning up the very source of our existence.&nbsp;</p><p>The waste problem is not a cosmetic, superficial issue - in a way, it is emblematic of the systemic issues that we’re going to have to rectify if we want any biological life on this planet to survive. The enormous amounts of waste we generate and the hapless ineptitude with which we deal with it is demonstrative of the cataclysmic crisis that lies ahead of us - we can be in denial all we want but that’s going to come at a terrible, terrible cost.&nbsp;</p><p>Smart waste management is, at its core, the best solution that we’ve been able to come up with. The best minds of our modern times have enabled us to make such rapid advances in information technology. In a lot of ways, it represents the best chance we have in this fight against impending planetary doom.&nbsp;</p><p><i>Why, though?</i></p><p>At the risk of oversimplifying a gigantic issue, this is why we think so - the problem, at its core, is one of disconnectedness - IoT technology, at its core, is about establishing a high degree of interconnectedness.&nbsp;</p><p>Today, thanks to state-of-the-art technologies like batteryless microcontrollers, artificial intelligence, machine learning and ultra-low-power semiconductor chips, we are able to design systems that essentially function like the human nervous system - with all the sub-systems interacting with one one another and with a centralised backend. This is, in essence, how any IoT solution operates - wireless sensors act as nodes that are dispersed across a given ecosystem, collecting huge amounts of highly granular data that is then collected and fed to a backend system. Using modern analytics, we are able to glean highly pertinent insights into the inner workings of the system, which is then fed into the actuating arm to implement changes that make the system progressively more efficient and smart.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>IoT Waste Management Applications</strong></h2><p>Wireless sensors and IoT microcontrollers are being deployed in a number of innovative ways towards better waste management -&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>1. Smart Bins</strong></h3><p>We’re just no good at sorting trash - this has to be one of the most important reasons for our massive garbage woes. In spite of massive efforts to educate us on the importance of sorting and the sheer magnitude of disastrous consequences of failing to do so, policy makers still face an uphill task in getting enough of us on board with the idea.&nbsp;</p><p>Even when we sort our rubbish, there is a lot of human error in the process which presents a huge pain point at the back end of operations. A <a href="https://bine.world/"><u>polish IoT company</u></a>&nbsp;</p><p>has attempted to come up with an IoT-based solution to this problem - smart waste bins.&nbsp;</p><p>These bins are powered by IoT-sensors and microcontrollers and they are able to ameliorate the effect of human error on the initial sorting process. They are able to offer a high-tech alternative to the old school method of processing of waste sorting and in doing so, lead to dramatically improved efficiency. Moreover, using smart rubbish bins can slash costs by up to 80% when accounted for at a city-wide level.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>2. Waste level sensors</strong></h3><p>Typically, municipal bodies organise waste collection along certain predetermined routes. Garbage trucks go along certain pre-planned routes across regular intervals. This can be every day or every week, depending on the case. However, this is incredibly wasteful. Not all bins along the routes are going to be filled all the time. Some bins are going to be empty and some are going to be half filled and so on.&nbsp;</p><p>This is incredibly wasteful because a lot of money is spent on fuel, labour etc. Today, many local governing bodies are implementing IoT to great effect to this end - waste level sensors are being installed in bins and dumpsters.&nbsp;</p><p>These smart bins and dumpsters, equipped with waste level sensors are able to collect data on the fill levels of these bins in real-time, allowing for more efficient and cost-effective planning.&nbsp;</p><p>Collection services can plan trips only when they are necessary, cutting down on unnecessary back trips to and from collection sites, landfills and central garbage processing sites. This technology also has the added benefit of increased public health - when waste levels are monitored in real time, we are able to prevent the unsavoury occurrence of overflowing public containers which create all manner of contamination and pest issues.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>3. Robotics-based Recycling</strong></h3><p>Recycling plays a huge role in any effective waste management strategy - a lot of perfectly usable material ends up in landfills and oceans simply because of the logistical complexities involved.&nbsp;</p><p>During the Covid pandemic, thanks in part due to the reduced availability of personnel, many recycling centres turned to AI-powered recycling robots which can identify recyclable materials with a high degree of precision. This saves recycling centres a lot of cash and cuts down their dependence on manpower. Moreover, this has the added benefit of making sure we don’t let things end up in landfills unless they absolutely need to.&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>4. Smart weight sensors</strong></h3><p>This one is very similar to the use-case we discussed earlier about waste level sensors. IoT-powered weight sensors are increasingly being used in garbage trucks and public garbage containers to measure the amount of waste being collected in real-time and in doing so, reduce unnecessary trips.&nbsp;</p><p>Instead of measuring fill levels, these solutions employ weight sensors to achieve pretty much the same result.</p><h2><strong>Advantages of Smart Waste Management</strong></h2><div class="raw-html-embed"><ul class="ul--list">
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We are sitting on an enormous pile of junk, quite literally. Humans worldwide generate upwards of 2.01 billion tonnes of solid waste every year. What’s even more worrisome is that about a third of this waste is mismanaged, causing untold harm to the surrounding environment. As the global population continues to surge past the 8 billion mark, it is only a matter of time before the gargantuan amounts of waste we generate come back to hurt our backsides. 

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Our Garbage Problem is Huge - Can IoT Clean it Up?

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<p>ONiO is thrilled to announce we've been granted an award by the <a href="https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/"><u>Research Council of Norway</u></a> for a pioneering endeavor: developing batteryless sensor systems tailored for Precision Agriculture. These innovative sensors are set to revolutionize monitoring by focusing on key soil characteristics crucial for farmers - specifically, soil moisture, temperature, and nutrient content. Our goal? A transformative leap forward in deploying expansive sensor networks that smartly bolster agricultural practices. The plan is to engineer hardware that’s both affordable and simple to install - imagine sleek, low-profile units that can be effortlessly placed and left to do their job, gathering and transmitting data over their lengthy lifespan without the need for any wires, batteries, or maintenance whatsoever.</p><p>The project is expected to pave the way for way more sustainable agriculture operations&nbsp; - influencing water and nutrient management, slashing the reliance on various inputs (like water, fertilizers, chemicals, and energy) and, by extension, significantly diminishing the environmental impact, all while boosting crop yields.</p><p>Leading this venture is ONiO, in collaboration with <a href="https://sensonomic.com/"><u>Sensonomic</u></a> and <a href="https://web.trondelagfylke.no/mare-landbruksskole"><u>Maere Agricultural School</u></a>. Our role at ONiO is to spearhead the development and execution of all hardware aspects for these novel systems, leveraging our proprietary self-powered electronics technology. Sensonomic, with their expertise in crafting algorithms and software solutions for farmers, will play a crucial role in converting raw data into practical advice for enhancing farm productivity. Meanwhile, Maere Agricultural School is set to offer its facilities as a testing ground, aiding the consortium in deploying these systems under authentic agricultural conditions, from greenhouse environments to open-field settings.</p><p>This project is receiving a generous boost from the Research Council of Norway, with a grant allocation of 11.9 million NOK under the <a href="https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/call-for-proposals/2023/innovation-project/"><u>Innovation Project for the Industrial Sector program</u></a>, supporting our vision of smarter, more sustainable agriculture.</p>

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Green fields ahead: ONiO Awarded Research Council Grant for developing batteryless sensor systems for Precision Agriculture

<p><strong>OSLO, NORWAY and NORRKÖPING, SWEDEN, January 30th, 2023</strong> - ONiO®, a leader in ultra-low-power, batteryless microcontrollers, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Ligna Energy, known for their innovative and sustainable supercapacitors. This collaboration is a huge step towards a more green and eco-friendly Internet of Things (IoT) world.</p><p>ONiO brings to the table the world's lowest-power microcontroller, setting a new benchmark in energy efficiency. When paired with Ligna Energy's green supercapacitors, which use forest-derived materials for minimal environmental impact, we get a delectable combination that promises both efficiency and sustainability by the bucket load!&nbsp;</p><p><i>"Our partnership with Ligna Energy is more than just a technical collaboration; it's a shared vision for a sustainable IoT future, coming to life" states <strong>Kjetil Meisal, CEO of ONiO.</strong> "Their supercapacitors perfectly complement our microcontrollers, hugely boosting our ability to deliver environmentally conscious IoT solutions."</i></p><p>Ligna Energy's S-Power 2S supercapacitors offer compatibility and efficiency that are a great fit with ONiO's innovative microcontrollers. This partnership aims to push the boundaries of what's possible in eco-friendly technology, reducing the carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency in IoT devices.</p><p><i><strong>Peter Ringstad, CEO of Ligna Energy</strong>, adds, "An important part of realizing the full potential of our supercapacitors is to optimize the energy efficiency of the system our component is integrated in. With ONiO’s revolutionizing microcontroller, we can support our customers with creating truly sustainable IoT devices.”&nbsp;</i></p><p>The collaboration between ONiO and Ligna Energy represents a significant milestone in the quest for sustainable IoT solutions. It underscores both companies' dedication to innovation and a shared commitment to a more environmentally responsible technology landscape.</p><h2>About Ligna Energy</h2><p>Ligna Energy, based in Norrköping, Sweden, is an award-winning Swedish cleantech company known for its cutting-edge ultrathin supercapacitors.</p><p>We believe in a future where technology and nature works close together. This philosophy is reflected in our unique material recipe that utilizes waste from forest industries, solving the challenges of battery waste while repurposing waste from other industries at the same time. Our products are produced with roll-to-roll methods, which results in a highly automated and stable volume production. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><h2>About ONiO</h2><p>Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, ONiO® is an innovative fabless IoT company focused on developing advanced batteryless microcontrollers powered by ambient energy. Our mission is to revolutionize the IoT landscape by delivering clean-energy solutions that liberate devices from the constraints of traditional batteries. ONiO.zero, our line of versatile batteryless general-purpose microcontrollers, can efficiently harness power from a wide range of sources, including RF, thermal, light, and piezo.</p><p>At ONiO, we envision a future where IoT devices are 100% battery-free, contributing to a more minimalist, user-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable ecosystem. By providing manufacturers with groundbreaking power solutions, we strive to transform&nbsp;</p><p>If you’d like to know more about us and what we do, please give us a visit at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.onio.com"> www.onio.com </a>or follow us on our socials to stay updated on our latest product developments and news!</p><h3><br>Press Contact ONiO</h3><p>Runar Finanger, CMO<br><a href="mailto:runar.finanger@onio.com">runar.finanger@onio.com</a></p><h3><br>Press Contact Ligna Energy</h3><p>John Söderström, Marketing Director<br><a href="mailto:john.soderstrom@lignaenergy.com">john.soderstrom@lignaenergy.com</a><br>&nbsp;</p>

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Uniting Wireless Batteryless Microcontrollers with Eco-Friendly Supercapacitors for a Sustainable IoT Future.

<p><strong>OSLO, NORWAY and STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, December 21, 2023</strong> - ONiO®, a pioneer in the development of advanced batteryless microcontrollers, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Exeger, the innovators behind Powerfoyle™ solar cell technology. Together, the alliance marks a decisive and significant step towards a sustainable future, transforming the IoT and consumer electronics landscape. ONiO chooses Powerfoyle as their preferred solar cell technology for product integration.&nbsp;</p><p>The collaboration will focus on developing devices that can draw power from any light source, whether natural outdoor or ambient indoor. Through the integration of Powerfoyle, devices operate with complete autonomy, while remaining 100% batteryless in order to help eliminate the alarming impact that disposable battery waste has on the environment.</p><p><i>"Selecting Powerfoyle as the preferred solar cell technology for ONiO was based on three clear advantages. Powerfoyle has world leading efficiency when integrated into products. Combined with best-in-class integration possibilities makes it the clear choice for product integration. World-leading companies have chosen Exeger as an exclusive solar cell supplier, giving ONiO a unique commercial opportunity through this partnership," <strong>states Kjetil Meisal, CEO of ONiO.</strong> "This partnership is about pioneering technology and championing a green revolution where devices are powered endlessly by clean energy—completely bypassing the need for traditional batteries."</i></p><p>In recent evaluations alongside Exeger, ONiO has demonstrated a groundbreaking advantage over today's state-of-the-art technologies. ONiO.zero microcontrollers power up in just a few seconds, significantly outpacing the tens of minutes required by current leading technologies. This rapid activation, particularly in low-light scenarios, perfectly complements Exeger's Powerfoyle technology, renowned for its seamless transition between indoor and outdoor lighting environments. This synergy signals a new frontier in the world of IoT devices, and ushers in the next generation of efficient, batteryless devices that are not just ready for immediate operation but also redefine the benchmarks for cold-start capabilities.&nbsp;</p><p><i>“Joining forces with ONiO marks a significant step forward in our joint mission to develop more sustainable products for the IoT market”, <strong>adds Oscar Hemberg, Chief Product Integration Officer at Exeger.</strong> “Collaborating with industry pioneer ONiO, illustrates the widespread demand and possibilities for integrating Powerfoyle solar cell technology. In addition, this partnership recognizes a natural fit, with Exeger complementing ONiO as it continues to reduce waste in the development of advanced batteryless microcontrollers.” &nbsp;</i></p><p>ONiO and Exeger's partnership combines ONiO's advanced microcontrollers with Exeger's Powerfoyle technology, driving forward the development of sustainable, low-maintenance electronics. This collaboration is geared towards ushering in a new era where sustainable energy is seamlessly integrated into our daily lives.&nbsp;</p><h2>About Exeger</h2><p>Exeger is a Swedish company with a unique solar cell technology that converts all forms of light into electrical energy. This material, Powerfoyle, is the world’s only fully customizable solar cell. Thanks to its unique design properties, it can be integrated seamlessly into any electronic device.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Powerfoyle enhances every product it is integrated into with extended or even unlimited battery life, putting the power of cutting-edge solar cell technology directly in the hands of people. Exeger is leading the way to energy independence through more sustainable and user-friendly products – with the vision to touch the lives of a billion people by 2030.<br><br><br>For more information visit <a href="https://www.exeger.com/">www.exeger.com</a> | <a href="https://www.powerfoyle.com/">www.powerfoyle.com</a></p><h2>About ONiO</h2><p>Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, ONiO is an innovative fabless IoT company focused on developing advanced batteryless microcontrollers powered by ambient energy. Our mission is to revolutionize the IoT landscape by delivering clean-energy solutions that liberate devices from the constraints of traditional batteries. ONiO.zero, our line of versatile batteryless general-purpose microcontrollers, can efficiently harness power from a wide range of sources, including RF, thermal, light, and piezo.</p><p>At ONiO, we envision a future where IoT devices are 100% battery-free, contributing to a more minimalist, user-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable ecosystem. By providing manufacturers with groundbreaking power solutions, we strive to transform the way IoT devices are designed, deployed, and maintained, one device at a time.</p><p>For more information, please visit our website at <a href="https://www.onio.com">www.onio.com</a>, and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest product developments and company news.&nbsp;</p><h3>Press Contact ONiO</h3><p>Runar Finanger, CMO<br><a href="mailto:runar.finanger@onio.com">runar.finanger@onio.com</a></p><h3>Press Contact Exeger</h3><p>Karin Carlström<br><a href="mailto:karin.carlstrom@exeger.com">karin.carlstrom@exeger.com</a><br>+46 70 358 2911<br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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ONiO and Exeger Partnership: Energizing IoT and Consumer Electronics with Sustainable Solar Technology

<p>OSLO, NORWAY, December 19th, 2023 - &nbsp;ONiO®, a pioneer in the batteryless microcontroller space, &nbsp;and Epishine, the Swedish pioneer in printed organic solar cells, announced a strategic partnership today. A partnership aimed at bringing to life a shared vision of self-powered IoT devices - i.e. 100% batteryless IoT devices that can eliminate the toxic environmental effects of disposable batteries.&nbsp;</p><p>ONiO's cutting-edge, ultra-low-power microcontrollers are now about to join forces with Epishine's leading indoor solar cells, seamlessly combined to eliminate the scourge of battery waste. This strategic confluence is poised to revolutionize the IoT industry by introducing a groundbreaking model of eco-friendly, autonomous electronics. The initiative is focused on creating innately sustainable devices that eliminate the need for battery replacement and charging—dramatically cutting down on electronic waste and reducing running costs.</p><p>Kjetil Meisal, CEO of ONiO, said, <i>"Our alliance with Epishine marks a seamless leap into a sustainable technological future and the start of a Nordic industry initiative to drive sustainable electronics into the future. With Epishine's organic solar cells and unique ability to harness energy from low light conditions, combined with our extremely energy-efficient microcontrollers, we're seamlessly integrating the upper class of solar and semiconductor technologies. This paves the way for the next generation of IoT devices—sustainable, maintenance-free, and truly autonomous."</i></p><p>In our recent tests with Epishine, ONiO.zero's advanced microcontrollers have displayed exceptional cold start capabilities, powering up in mere seconds—a tall order for other technologies that need several minutes. This breakthrough not only enhances the user experience by dramatically slashing wait times but also positions ONiO at the forefront of instant-on IoT solutions, seamlessly complementing Epishine's organic photovoltaic innovations.</p><p>Anders Kottenauer, CEO of Epishine, said, <i>"Our partnership with ONiO represents a milestone in our journey towards sustainable low-power electronics. Leveraging ONiO's ultra-low-power microcontrollers alongside our indoor solar cells, we are an innovative example to the IoT industry. This alliance is not just about combining two cutting-edge technologies; it's about reducing reliance on traditional battery systems and leading the charge towards sustainable electronics. Together, we are crafting devices that are not only self-sustaining but are also a testament to the power of sustainable innovation"</i></p><p>The partnership reflects a profound synergy of shared values and a commitment to technological innovation that addresses today's environmental challenges. Epishine's dedication to creating the world's most sustainable solar cells perfectly complements ONiO's vision for an IoT that is unfettered by batteries.<br>This partnership reflects our shared vision and is a call to action for a robust Nordic initiative aimed at advancing sustainable IoT devices across the industry. We invite everyone to stay tuned for more updates and to prepare for a new, sustainable future in technology.&nbsp;</p><p>For further insights into Epishine's solar technology and its role in sustainable development, please visit www.epishine.com</p><h2>About ONiO</h2><p>Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, ONiO is an innovative fabless IoT company focused on developing advanced batteryless microcontrollers powered by ambient energy. Our mission is to revolutionize the IoT landscape by delivering clean-energy solutions that liberate devices from the constraints of traditional batteries. ONiO.zero, our line of versatile batteryless general-purpose microcontrollers, can efficiently harness power from a wide range of sources, including RF, thermal, light, and piezo.</p><p>At ONiO, we envision a future where IoT devices are 100% battery-free, contributing to a more minimalist, user-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable ecosystem. By providing manufacturers with groundbreaking power solutions, we strive to transform the way IoT devices are designed, deployed, and maintained, one device at a time.</p><p>For more information, please visit our website at www.onio.com, and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest product developments and company news. Together, we can build a more sustainable future through innovative IoT technology.</p><h2>About Epishine</h2><p>Epishine is a Swedish energy impact company, reimagining the capture of light with market-leading printed organic solar cells.&nbsp;</p><p>Our technology captures indoor light to make electronics self-powered, making cables, disposable batteries, and unnecessary maintenance a thing of the past. &nbsp;</p><h3>Press Contact ONiO</h3><p>Runar Finanger<br>Chief Marketing Officer<br>runar.finanger@onio.com</p><h3>Press Contact Epishine&nbsp;</h3><p>Kristina Hagstedt &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Communication Manager &nbsp; &nbsp;<br>kristina.hagstedt@epishine.com &nbsp;<br>+46 (0)73 466 63 43 &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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ONiO and Epishine Alliance Unveils a New Era of Truly Batteryless IoT Solutions

Remote Control Energy sources Right as rain, safe as houses A Zero-compromise user experience Ultra-low power requirement All the frills and thrills - IR diode support Future proof flexibility Pulse density modulation interface (PDM) Capacitive touch Button key scanner Accelerometer Reference Design Want to talk? Watch Video Introduction Visit the ONiO.zero page Energy Harvesting Reliability User Interfaces Contact us for more information Watch Video The remote as we know it is a dinosaur - ancient technology! Today, with energy harvesting, the pain of charging and replacing batteries is history! Our surroundings are rife with potentially usable energy that we can harness and store. Energy from WiFI AP, mobile phones and other dedicated terrestrial RF energy sources supplies enough power for the remote to operate. At the heart of our smart remote solution is ONiO.zero - a batteryless wonderchip that runs on ambient energy! The best part, fewer batteries are thrown away in landfills. What's more - super-tiny photovoltaic cells could be used in tandem to make sure you never run out - Given typical light conditions, you could power your remote for eternity - no replacements, no nothing! RF fields between 650MHz and 2.4GHz.Any source between 350mV and 4V that produce 5-10μA). E.g. PV/Solar, thermal and motion.  ONiO.zero implements a low power PDM interface for interfacing low power microphones. The supported sampling speeds are 300kHz to 12MHz with support for fractional bitrate. The capacitive touch engine does not require any internal oscillator to run and is fully self-clocked. This means that it’s extremely low power and can asynchronously wake the rest of the system up. True wake on touch! Supports 8 rows and 8 columns making for a total of 64 buttons. Runs on an ultra low-power oscillator. Any keypress wakes up the CPU. FIFO (First in First out) of last 8 key presses. A low power SPI and two-wire interface are implemented for efficient interfacing with an accelerometer. The data from the accelerometer can be classified by ONiO.zero into gestures. Drained batteries and interruptions are best left in the past! With just a little ingenuity, we can design batteryless solutions that, well, just make more sense! Energy has to be present when the remote is in use. By utilising both RF and PV cell harvesting the remote will constantly be charging - even when its stuck between your sofa cushions. We took a novel new approach to low-power. We designed for nano-watt operation - not milli- or microwatts from day one. This has resulted in a framework that allows applications using a battery today - remove them tomorrow. We have to acknowledge that most remote controls today still utilise infrared communication. That's why we added a dedicated hardware module for carrier generation and modulation of IR diodes. A modern remote control is meant to be user-friendly and flexible. ONiO.zero supports multiple user interfaces - so you’re never caught off guard - whatever your device or need, we’ve got you covered.

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