“Thermal Imaging” might suggest covert military operations, or scenes from sci-fi movies (aliens always seem to see in the dark). The technology is certainly used in those scenarios, but the technology has even more useful applications. In many ways the tech is simply infrared radiation detection of humans and other objects emitting heat, but it hasn’t been that easy until now. One company, Calumino, is making high-performance thermal imaging technology widely accessible for integration into our sensor filled IoT world.
Why Counting People, Not Sensing Occupancy Better Optimizes Your Energy Management
According to a recent report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), electricity use in buildings generates 6,343 million metric tons of CO2, with 75% of that coming from HVAC systems, lighting, and appliances.
Modern office buildings must—and can—do better.