IDLab is a UGent / UAntwerp research group at imec.
The wireless team consists of 75 experts, backed up by large scale test facilities
and 20 years of experience
Key Expertise
Wireless AI & Machine Learning
Predict network performance using Wireless AI & Machine Learning techniques.
Localisation, Radar & Ultra Wideband
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) and OpenWifi
OpenWifi is a compatible full-stack IEEE802.11/Wi-Fi design based on Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Wireless Time Sensitive Networking
Latest News
XGen Testbed development
IDLab Ghent has started the development of a cutting-edge XGen testbed. The aim to establish a unique platform for research for the next-generation wireless technologies.
IoBaLeT battery-free IoT solutions using energy harvesting
The IoBaLeT project has developed battery-free IoT solutions using energy harvesting, addressing the sustainability challenges of replacing billions of batteries. The solution consists of a system that monitors energy levels, adjusts consumption, prevents failures, and reroutes traffic based on available energy. See the demonstrator to see the advancements in action.
Breathing Rate Sensing Using Openwifi
This paper explores contactless breathing rate monitoring using monostatic multi-antenna Wi-Fi sensing on the openwifi platform. It can estimate breathing rates for two targets, even in challenging conditions, with an average error of 0.61 breaths per minute. Experimental results confirm the method’s effectiveness, and no self-interference cancellation is required for close-range measurements. Read more.
Leveraging Ultra-Wideband Technology for Respiratory Rate Monitoring
A master's thesis explored using Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology and machine learning to monitor respiratory rates. The study, conducted in a realistic home environment, showed promising results, particularly when participants were lying down, though improvements are still needed. UWB’s application in vital-sign monitoring can reduce power consumption and operational costs. Read more for details.
Secure over-the-air firmware updates of IoT devices
This workshop addresses secure over-the-air updates in a massive and distributed deployment of IoT devices
Wednesday 9 October, 12h00-19h00
@ imec – Leuven
OpenWiFi @ FSiC2024
The video of the openwifi presentation on the Free Silicon Conference FSiC2024 is
on youtube
Fourth Visions for Future Communications Summit
Fourth Visions for Future Communications Summit - Research beyond 6G
Added: dec-2023
Added: dec-2023
IEEE WFIoT '23 - Vertical track on industry and manufacturing - Digital Twins
As connectivity is vital in connected industrial systems, the talk discussed the importance of bringing in the connectivity aspect into a Digital Twin of such systems, also named a Digital Twin Network (DTN).
Added: nov-2023
Added: nov-2023
Symposium on Future Mobile Networks
Symposium on Future Mobile Networks
14 Nov 2023 // 11:00 - 12:30, 14:00 - 15:30, AND 16:00 - 17:30 (EST)
Added: nov-2023
Added: nov-2023
Enhancing Radio Frequency Radar Data Interpretability through Explainable AI Techniques
This research will contribute to the field of Radio Frequency (RF) radar applications and artificial intelligence by providing tools and methodologies to enhance the interpretability of radar-based systems.
Added: okt-2023
Added: okt-2023
Test Facilities
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Wireless Lab
- Large scale industrial wireless test environment (100 fixed + 15 mobile nodes)
- Repeatable test environment
- Controlled interference generation
- Fully autonomous mobile experimentation
Available Technologies
- WiFi a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 + 5GHz)
- 802.15.4 (2.4GHz + Sub-GHz)
- 4G LTE
- Software-Defined-Radio hardware
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Office Lab
- Large scale office environment (150 nodes over 4 floors)
- Real life wireless interfence
- Optimized for sensor experimentation (data collection, user interaction)
Available Technologies
- WiFi a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 + 5GHz)
- 802.15.4 (2.4GHz + Sub-GHz)
- Ultra Wide-Band (UWB) indoor localization
- Bluetooth 4.0 LE/3.0 HS/2.1 EDR
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5G/6G Testbed
- Versatile platform for 5G experimentation
- Flexibility and openness trough O-RAN framework
- Includes 5G units that can function as User Equipment or Base Station
- Compact design and battery support: suitable for on-site and mobile testing
Available Technologies
- Accelleran O-RAN: Accelleran dRAX lab kit consisting of the software for the Central Unit (CU), the Distributed Unit (DU) and the near real-time RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC)
- The Benetel outdoor Radio Unit (RU)
- COTS 5G router (5G UE) - Quectel RM502Q
- COTS 4G router (LTE UE)
- Software-Defined-Radio: SDR USRP 2943R and srsRAN O-RAN framework
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Homelab
- Unique residential test environment for IoT services and smart living
- Flexible house design for rapid deployment of new IoT products
- State-of-the-art data processing software stack for sensor data collection
- Ideal for co-creation sessions, proof-of-concepts setups or innovative IoT demonstrators
Available Technologies
- ZWave
- ZigBee
- EnOcean
- Grove
- UPnP
- Hue
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Cloud Lab
- Large scale wired test environment for testing networking protocols, distributed software, cloud and big data
- 400+ fully configurable bare metal and GPU servers
- Can be used as cloud back-end for wireless test scenarios
Available Technologies
- 10G fiber connection to wireless testbeds
- Openflow
- Openstack
- Hadoop
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Portable Testbed
- Portable test infrastructure for on-site testing
- Optimized for rapid deployment and tear-down
- Fully mobile setup for usage in cars, trains, …
Available Technologies
- WiFi a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 + 5GHz)
- 802.15.4 (2.4GHz + Sub-GHz)
- Bluetooth 4.0 LE/3.0 HS/2.1 EDR
- Software-Defined-Radio hardware
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CityLab R&D infrastructure
- Real life test environment at the scale of a major city
- Large number of multi-technology gateways
- State-of-the-art data processing software stack
Available Technologies
- WiFi a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4 + 5GHz)
- ZigBee and custom Sub-Ghz protocols
- Bluetooth-Low-Energy (BLE)
- DASH7
Testimonials:
“The customized wireless testbed allowed us to thoroughly test our new developments before deploying them into the field. This increased the reliability of our software releases tremendously. "
Robin Leblon, Head R&D nCENTRIC
“The testlabs at IDLab allowed us to stress test our solution in a very efficient way."
David Cuartielles, CEO Arduino
Through a positive collaboration with IDLab, NMBS was able to gather important insights during a test project for assessing the technical performance of IoT-on-the-train solutions from different vendors
Guido Lemeire, CIO NMBS-SNCB
"The training has been very helpful and allowed us to have a better view on some technical aspects related to V2X and 5G. The ongoing collaboration with IDLab has clear benefits for the automotive society and their drivers."
Muriel Desaeger, General Manager New Business Planning & Strategy
