Imagine if walls could act like smart mirrors for internet signals, bouncing them exactly where they need to go to avoid dead zones. This project builds a system that uses Terahertz waves—which are much faster than current Wi-Fi—and special surfaces that can be electronically steered. It is like upgrading from a dim flashlight to a precision laser for data transmission.
Current wireless technologies cannot support the massive data rates and precision required for 2030 applications like holographic communication and digital twinning. High-frequency signals also suffer from blockage and poor coverage in complex environments.
Developed THz wideband switches (using memristors and GaN), THz transmitters/receivers, and electrically large Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS).
If you are a factory operator dealing with signal interference and the need for ultra-high precision 3D positioning—this project developed THz Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces that enable ultra-high data rate wireless networks. This allows for massive digital twinning and full autonomous driving of machinery within the plant.
If you are an infrastructure provider dealing with the limited range of high-frequency signals—this project developed low power consumption THz wideband switches and reflect-arrays. This technology helps steer beams to maintain connectivity in indoor-to-outdoor scenarios.
If you are a hardware manufacturer dealing with lag in Extreme Reality or holographic communications—this project developed a THz transmitter/receiver system. This provides the ultra-high rate wireless communication necessary for seamless, high-fidelity immersive experiences.
A patent application was submitted in month 12 in Portugal protecting the use of memristors for controlling unit-cells in transmit and reflect array antennas.
The project is demonstrating feasibility in real factory settings and telecom testing fields to move the technology closer to industrial uptake.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost-per-unit figures are not provided.
The project focuses on the 6G roadmap for 2030, specifically targeting requirements not met by today's technologies through THz-band hardware.
The project runs from 2023-01-01 to 2026-06-30, aligning with the general 6G target of around 2030.
The consortium is well-balanced for technology transfer, consisting of 13 partners across 8 countries. With a 31% industry ratio (4 companies), there is a clear bridge between the 5 universities and 4 research centers and the commercial market, ensuring that the hardware developments in CMOS and GaN are aligned with industrial needs.
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