This lecture features an interview with Professor Luca Benini, focusing on energy efficient computing in IoT systems. Professor Benini discusses the challenges of energy efficiency, security, cost optimization, and real-time data processing in IoT design. He emphasizes the shift towards edge computing and the integration of larger neural networks in power-constrained devices. The discussion also covers the balance between homogeneous and heterogeneous solutions in IoT sensor design, the importance of sensor intelligence and flexibility, and the ongoing need for engineering innovation in the era of slowing technological advancements.