10.1. Smart Materials and Sensors

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are smart materials?

   Hint

   Think about materials that can adapt.

2. 2.

   What does IoT stand for?

   Hint

   Consider what connects devices together.

3. 3.

   What is a smart material?

   • A material that lacks functionality
   • A material that responds to environmental stimuli
   • A material that is only used in arts

   Hint

   Think about how they adapt to changes.

4. 4.

   True or False: Smart lighting adjusts depending on the number of people in the room.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember how smart lighting functions based on presence.

5. 5.

   Design a smart material concept that assists users with hearing impairments in public transport.

   Hint

   Think about how visual cues can replace auditory signals.

6. 6.

   Evaluate how integrating smart lighting in a historical building can maintain aesthetic while enhancing accessibility.

   Hint

   Consider blending technology with preservation.