SmarterShade uses optical filters to revolutionize window shades - CES 2014

The video discusses smart glass, a type of glass that changes opacity with electric current. The current technology is expensive, prompting research into optics and polarization. The result is a new film-based smart glass that doesn't require electric current, making it more affordable and easier to implement. This innovation has significant potential for energy efficiency in buildings by controlling solar heat gain and improving insulation.

What is smart glass and how does it change opacity?

Why has smart glass technology not reached the market yet?

How does the new technology differ from traditional smart glass technologies?

What are the advantages of the new smart glass technology developed?

What potential benefits does the new smart glass technology offer for building insulation?