Imagine a mirror that can change its shape and properties instantly to steer light or radio waves exactly where they need to go. Instead of using slow mechanical parts, this uses a special gas called plasma to switch functions in real-time. It's like having a digital chameleon for wireless signals that can adapt to any environment instantly.
Current wireless reconfigurable devices are too slow and limited in frequency to support 5G/6G requirements. They cannot adapt quickly enough to avoid interference or resist jamming attacks.
The project is developing plasma-based metadevices, including tunable antenna lenses and non-reciprocal waveguide devices.
If you are a network operator dealing with signal interference and high latency in dense cities — this project developed plasma-based metadevices that allow real-time reconfiguration of signal signatures. This ensures ultra-high capacity and almost zero latency for beyond-5G systems.
If you are a car maker dealing with unreliable connectivity for self-driving sensors — this project developed tunable lenses for antennas. This allows vehicles to maintain seamless, high-reliability links even in complex urban environments.
If you are a security provider dealing with intentional jamming or spoofing attacks — this project developed reconfigurable EM devices that can change their signature instantly. This creates a robust system resilient to electromagnetic interference.
Based on available project data, specific unit costs or pricing models are not provided as the project focuses on defining a new technological horizon.
The project involves 2 industrial partners and 2 SMEs, suggesting a path toward scaling, though it is currently in the research and development phase.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the consortium consists of 8 partners across 5 countries managing the development.
The technology aims to replace current reconfigurability strategies that have limitations in frequency and speed, offering a new platform for next-generation wireless connectivity.
The project period runs from 2023-03-01 to 2026-08-31, indicating that the technology is still under development.
The consortium is well-balanced for a deep-tech project, featuring a 25% industry ratio with 2 industrial partners and 2 SMEs. With 8 partners across 5 European countries (IT, ES, FI, EL, BE), it combines the academic rigor of 4 universities and 2 research centers with commercial application expertise, reducing the gap between lab research and market entry.
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