Tuesday 27 June 2023, 12h00-19h00
@ iGent Tower, Technologiepark Zwijnaarde
In this workshop we will present – and live demonstrate – recent technology innovations for reliable, low-latency wireless (sensor) communication in challenging environments, such as production environments, complex buildings, large (industrial) sites, etc.
Topics include a.o.
- network quality evaluation
- network planning toolRF power transfer
- standards and protocols for industrial IoT
- comparisoon between 5G and WiFi6
- new approach for accurate ranging with WiFi RTT
- deterministic, time-sensitive networking
Our experts from local industry and academia will cover the whole innovation cycle, from new theoretical concepts to practical implementation into industry-ready solutions.
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME
| 12h00 | Registration & Sandwich lunch |
| 13h00 | Introduction Kris Hermus, Coordinator Wireless Community & Innovation Program Manager Flanders, imec Kris Van de Voorde, Innovation Program Manager Flanders, imec (on behalf of the EDIH DIGITALIS Consortium) |
| 13h15 | Wireless connectivity: from proximity to infinity – download presentation (only for members) Jeroen Hoebeke, Professor, imec-IDLab-UGent An ever-growing number of devices is being connected to the Internet. With billions of these devices operating in diverse contexts, finding the right connectivity solutions becomes crucial. This talk will give an overview of the dynamic wireless connectivity landscape. From low-end to high-end solutions, from short-range terrestrial to the expanse of space, we will walk through the full spectrum of options. |
| 13h45 | How to achieve ultra-reliable, low-latency wireless connectivity? – download presentation (only for members) Ingrid Moerman, Professor, imec-IDLab-UGent Bart Mellaerts, Solution developer / 5G Industry Campus Europe, Ericsson Since the 1980s, Ethernet has been the standard technology for exchanging reliable and time-critical data in challenging professional environments with very strict demands on reliability and bounded latency (such as industrial automation, interactive multimedia systems, etc.). Ethernet-based Time-Sensitive Networks (TSNs) are very robust, but also have a major drawback: with cables running everywhere, it is hard to extend with mobile devices or rearrange a factory’s production floor. Time-critical application domains are therefore calling for the installation of wireless TSNs, unhindered by the rollout of cables. During this talk, we will elaborate on the design challenges in adding TSN capabilities to wireless networks and achieving integration with wired TSN. Bart Mellaerts will illustrate how 5G networks can provide low-latency and ultra-high reliable connectivity, while Ingrid Moerman will present imec’s Wi-Fi TSN solution. This talk will conclude by positioning Wi-Fi TSN solutions against 5G URLLC. |
| 14h25 | Accurate positioning with Wi-Fi FTM – download presentation (only for members) Matthias Carlier, Research Engineer, Flanders Make We present the first results of a practical evaluation of Wi-Fi FTM/RTT (Fine Time Measurement/Round Trip Time), for accurate measurement of the distance between a Wi-Fi client and Wi-Fi access points. |
| 14h45 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 15h15 | GUIDED DEMO TOUR |
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| 15h55 | Wireless network planning in challenging environments – download presentation (only for members) Luc Martens, Professor, imec-WAVES-UGent The quality of wireless communication, including its robustness, throughput, and latency, relies significantly on the path loss and signal delay experienced during propagation between the base station(s) and the wireless receiver. In demanding environments like production facilities and warehouses, where the propagation conditions are harsh, planning a wireless network can be challenging. It requires a deep understanding of propagation phenomena. In this presentation, we will elucidate these phenomena and provide insights into designing a resilient wireless network that considers these factors in such challenging environments. |
| 16h25 | Automated quality of service map generation and navigation – download presentation (only for members) Carlos Tiana Gomez, Associate application engineer, Flanders Make We present a tool to use an AGV to navigate through an environment to create a network QoS map. An interactive map can be created where to visualize the results. In the future, it can be used to navigate in the same environment taking into account the quality of service (QoS), which would in turn allow the robot to offload computationally expensive tasks (such as control itself) while ensuring reliability of communication, or share world models with other AGVs / devices |
| 16h40 | Use cases for wireless communication in challenging environments at BASF – download presentation (only for members) Jan Smet, Manager Connectivity, Automation security & Industrial Telecom, BASF |
| 16h55 | Telecom 4.0: Mobile connectivity for manufacturing and industry – download presentation (only for members) Tom Collins, Research expert, Citymesh The industrial revolution and development of telecommunications have developed fairly distinct markets, but mobile private networks may be the enabler for wider wireless adoption in industry. This presentation looks at the interfaces and challenges to overcome for industry to identify valuable solutions. |
| 17h10 | Plenary Q&A session |
| 17h15 | Networking reception |
| 19h00 | End of the workshop |
REGISTRATION
Registration-fees:
- Imec employees and residents: free of charge
- Employees of Wireless Community members: free of charge
- Others:
- 80 EUR (excl VAT) early bird until June 20
- 100 EUR (excl VAT) late registration from June 21
Please fill in your details in this Event Registration Form below and you will be automatically registered.
A few days prior to the event you will receive a confirmation email with all practical details.
Please contact us at wireless-community@imec.be for any question or remark.