ENLIGHTEM · European Training Network in Low-energy Visible Light IoT Systems

European Training Network in Low-energy Visible Light IoT Systems

ENLIGHT’EM is an H2020 ITN MSCA project, implemented among high-quality universities, research institutes, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises located in 9 different countries. ENLIGHT’EM have trained a new generation of innovators and provided them with the know-how to contribute to the development of the IoT in the world of 5G and beyond. Fifteen early-stage researchers (ESRs) evolved into leading-edge experts in a diverse array of sub-fields leading to the integration of low-energy VLC into the IoT. After a very complete research and training program, the ESRs have acquired and honed cutting-edge skills contributing to IoT areas such as connected energy, light, living and cities. ENLIGHT’EM have explored the emerging field of low-energy VLC systems for the IoT to design and demonstrate sustainable networking solutions. These new technologies are designed for sustainable development, which is our approach towards providing economic added value in the society in line with the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030. ENLIGHT’EM was the first project to take the potential of LEDs as low-energy and sustainable illumination technology to the next level, unleashing its full possibilities for emerging IoT services while retaining its original strong advantages. The research work has been divided into 15 research lines, each led by one ESR. The research lines can be classified in 3 main topics: i) Low-energy technologies, centered on the theoretical foundations and on advancing the state-of-the art to design low-energy hardware, software and communications technologies.; ii) Intelligent algorithms and RF integration, that studies innovative algorithms and protocols for resilient and networked VLC integrated in 5G ecosystems and for the preparation of Beyond-5G technologies; iii) Applications and Services, that targets network and system applications in five concrete scenarios. Overall, the project has largely contributed to designing a new generation of wireless systems that rely on VLC and low-energy footprint of LEDs, for a variety of Internet of Things (IoT) scenarios, but also for more traditional high-speed applications. The assiduous research endeavors undertaken by each ESR have yielded tangible advancements that harmoniously align with the objectives of ENLIGHT’EM. These contributions not only furnish valuable scientific insights, and important achievements that are leading to impactful exploitation, but also manifest tangible potential inputs to policy makers in various disciplines, applications and services.

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