Integrated communication and sensing refers to the paradigm whereby devices simultaneously transmit data and gather information from their environment in real-time. Wireless waveforms can be designed in such a way that they transfer data but can also be used for localization (using time- and phase-based information for distance and angle calculations) and for characterizing their environment using reflections on persons and obstacles. This paradigm fundamentally changes communication by improving channel efficiency, providing enhanced situational awareness and offering multi-service radio platforms.
IDLab performs Integrated communication and sensing research using various wireless technologies (Ultra-Wideband (UWB), 5G, Wi-Fi, FMCW,…) for (device-free) localization, radar for human healthcare (activity recognition, vital sign monitoring, fall detection, etc.), obstacle detection, etc. Our expertise encompasses:
