Sensors and sensor networks have long been used for industrial and other purposes, and environmental monitoring,  and sensors are key elements of modern Intelligent Systems.  However for outdoor and mobile applications, providing a reliable and economical source of power for the sensor(s) can be a significant design issue. The problem is particularly acute in the case of remote area operations. Similar difficulties may arise with biomedical applications, particularly those involving implants or autonomous system operation. In all such situations, energy harvesting and scavenging from the immediate ‘environment’ may be used to power the sensor networks.  

Power management and low-power transmission of data will also be significant design issues. These energy harvesting methods, sensor types, and system design aspects will be discussed in this symposium. We hope thereby to contribute to a better understanding of the practical problems (and possibilities) of design, manufacture and operation.