Researchers develop device that tracks appliances through vibrations

Team Udayavani, Sep 11, 2020, 4:10 PM IST

Researchers have developed a device called VibroSense that can track up to 17 household appliances and activities like dripping faucets and microwaves through their vibrations.

US’ Cornell University’s researchers claim that the system could help prevent water and electrical wastage, and help monitor energy usage

The device, called VibroSense, uses lasers to capture subtle vibrations in walls, ceilings and floors, as well as a deep learning network that models the vibrometer’s data to create different signatures for each appliance

The device can track the vibration with an accuracy of 96% through its laser Doppler vibrometer. The device is primarily useful in single-family houses