Scientists Working on "Smart Dust" That Can Spy on a Room While Drifting Throught the Air
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Microscopic "smart dust" sensors, once a sci-fi concept, are becoming reality after decades of DARPA research. These nearly invisible devices can detect environmental changes like humidity, temperature, sound, and potentially chemical composition when deployed in swarms. The technology industry behind smart dust was valued at $115 million in 2022 and could reach $400 million by 2032, with applications ranging from military surveillance to environmental monitoring despite concerns about privacy and potential misuse.
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