When a computational task tolerates a relaxation of its specification or when an algorithm
tolerates the effects of noise in its execution, hardware, system software, and programming …

Emergence of Internet-of-Things brings a whole new class of applications and higher
efficiency for existing services. Application-specific requirements, as well as connectivity and …

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a pervasive presence of interconnected and uniquely
identifiable physical devices. These devices' goal is to gather data and drive actions in order …

Recent advances in technologies have allowed the design of small-size low-power and low-
cost devices that can be connected to the Internet, enabling the emerging paradigm of …

Prosthetic hand control based on the acquisition and processing of surface
electromyography signals (sEMG) is a well-established method that makes use of the …

To reduce energy consumption, it is possible to operate embedded systems at sub-nominal
conditions (eg, reduced voltage, limited eDRAM refresh rate) that can introduce bit errors in …

Edge computing on the Internet of Things (IoT) is an increasingly popular paradigm in which
computation is moved closer to the data source (ie, edge devices). Edge computing …

Technology scaling enables today the design of ultra-low power wearable bio-sensors for
continuous vital signs monitoring or wellness applications. Such bio-sensing nodes are …

As more and more artificial intelligence capabilities are deployed onto resource-constrained
devices, designers explore several techniques in an effort to boost energy efficiency. Two …

Technology advancements as well as the Internet-of-Things paradigm enable the design of
wearable personal healthcare monitoring systems. Ultra-low-power design is a challenging …