To achieve these objectives, different research teams at IMDEA Networks contribute key expertise in the following areas:
• ISAC architectures. The wireless networks group works on multi-band and multi-static systems for real-time distributed sensing.
• Integration of LiFi into 6G RAN networks. The ubiquitous wireless systems group improves connectivity through the use of LiFi (wireless technology that uses light to transmit data) and radio frequency (RF), also exploring its potential to power battery-less IoT devices.
• Explainable and resilient AI. The Resilient AI Networking lab designs artificial intelligence models capable of adapting to changing conditions and providing clear explanations for their decisions.
Technology at the service of society.
TUCAN6-CM will implement advanced technological solutions to improve quality of life, sustainability, and safety:
• In smart cities, it will facilitate real-time object detection, traffic monitoring, and collision prevention.
• In industrial environments, it will contribute to energy-efficient automation, predictive maintenance, and remote equipment control.
• In emergency situations, it will allow the deployment of temporary drone (UAV) networks to coordinate rescue efforts in areas without coverage.
• Through non-terrestrial networks (satellites, high-altitude platforms), it will bring connectivity to rural or isolated regions, improving access to essential services.
• All of this with a focus on energy efficiency, privacy, and explainable artificial intelligence, key to ensuring trust in automated systems.
Key challenges
: “TUCAN6-CM faces complex challenges, such as the efficient use of high-band spectrum to ensure reliable communications, the implementation of sustainable, battery-free IoT device solutions, network automation, and connectivity beyond terrestrial infrastructure in remote environments, including space. These solutions are being developed with an approach focused on explainable artificial intelligence for automated and resilient network management,” concludes Dr. Syed Waqas-Haider-Shah, a Post-Doc researcher involved in the project.
