Optimizing IoMT Device Battery Life With Emulation and Profiling Software

The Internet of Military Things (IoMT), sometimes referred to as the Internet of Battlefield Things (IoBT), is gaining momentum for applications that improve defensive and battlefield capabilities. Like its civilian counterpart, the IoMT are networks of sensors, wearables, and imaging devices using edge and cloud computing to improve military operations and safety.

However, battery failure in an IoMT device can have serious consequences in applications such as unmanned aerial drones that are used to patrol border areas or secure military bases. Battery life requirements are also high for the sensors and surveillance cameras that can be used to send real-time intelligence back to the command center for strategic decisions. Likewise, predictable battery life for IoMT devices used for vehicle management, battlefield supply chains, and weapon control are critical for efficient operations. Therefore, optimizing the device design and software to reduce power consumption and increase battery life is crucial. One method to do this is to use battery emulation and profiling software, which can imitate the performance and features of different kinds of batteries under various situations. With this software, device designers can calculate battery life accurately. Additionally, emulation software can measure current drain to adjust device designs that can prolong battery life.