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How IoT Sensors Are Preventing Water Leaks in Smart Buildings
Lucas and Luna explore how IoT vibration and acoustic sensors are being deployed in commercial buildings to detect tiny water leaks before they cause catastrophic damage. The episode focuses on a specific case: the 2023 rollout of leak-detection sensors by the real estate investment trust Boston Properties across its 21-million-square-foot portfolio. Lucas explains how the sensors, costing around $300 each, monitor pipe vibrations and sound frequencies 24/7, catching leaks as small as a pinhole. Luna asks about false alarms, ROI, and whether tenants notice the sensors. Lucas shares that…
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