Imagine if your Wi-Fi router could also act like a high-tech radar, seeing exactly where people and objects are without needing a camera. It turns the wireless signals used for internet into a tool that maps a room in 3D with centimeter precision. This means the network doesn't just send data; it actually feels the physical environment around it.
Current networks treat communication and radar as separate systems, leading to wasted spectrum, higher energy use, and the need for expensive, redundant hardware to achieve precise localization.
The project is developing integrated RF/radar waveforms, synchronization procedures for edge nodes, and 3D imaging algorithms to be validated in lab settings.
If you are an automated warehouse operator dealing with collisions between robots and non-connected pallets — this project developed integrated RF/radar sensing that enables 3D imaging and object tracking. This allows for cm-level precision in tracking both connected and non-connected assets.
If you are a traffic management firm dealing with blind spots in urban intersections — this project developed a multi-static radar architecture using distributed access points. This provides high-resolution sensing of complex environments to track vehicles and pedestrians with cm-level accuracy.
If you are a factory integrator dealing with the high cost of installing separate radar and communication hardware — this project developed joint waveforms for communications and sensing. This merges two systems into one, increasing energy efficiency and reducing hardware overhead.
Based on available project data, specific commercial pricing is not provided, but the project aims to reduce costs by replacing separate radar and communication hardware with a single integrated system.
The project uses a multi-static radar architecture with distributed access points and a centralized unit, which is designed to align with cell-free 6G network architectures for wide deployment.
Based on available project data, the IP details are not specified, but the project involves 11 partners across 10 countries, including 5 industry members.
The project runs from 2024-01-01 to 2026-12-31, aligning with the 6G standardization window of 2025–2026.
The project targets 6G specifications, focusing on new waveforms and synchronization of edge nodes to enable capabilities beyond current generations.
The consortium is strongly geared toward commercialization with a 45% industry ratio, comprising 5 industry partners (including 3 SMEs) and 6 academic/research entities. The geographical spread across 10 countries, including Japan and the UK, suggests a strategic effort to influence global 6G standards and ensure the technology is compatible with international markets.
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