OPTI-6G Project Presented at IEEE Future Networks World Forum in Dubai
The OPTI-6G Project was proudly represented by Technical Manager John Cosmas at the IEEE Future Networks World Forum held from 15–17 October 2024 in Dubai, UAE.
John Cosmas presented OPTI-6G’s innovative research in a session titled “Optical 6G Cell-Free Networks for High-Performance Communications and Sensing in Industry 4.0.” This distinguished symposium brought together international leaders and researchers to explore advancements in telecommunications and next-generation network solutions.
Participating in the Symposium on Optical-Wireless Convergence: Beyond Xhaul, Enabling the Communications-Computing Continuum, OPTI-6G joined discussions on the critical need for enhanced, resilient connectivity. The session specifically focused on Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) applications and the evolving requirements for Industry 4.0, where reliable communication and data-driven insights are essential for efficient operations and emergency response.
Symposium Highlights: 6G SNS Initiatives
During Session 3 of the symposium, OPTI-6G joined leading 6G SNS initiatives:
- ECO-ENET: Efficient Confluent Edge Networks – Dan Kilper, Trinity College Dublin
- 6G-EWOC: AI-Enhanced Fibre-Wireless Optical 6G Network – Bernhard Schrenk, Austrian Institute of Technology
- PROTEUS-6G: Programmable Reconfigurable Optical Transport – Ioannis Tomkos, University of Patras
- OPTI-6G: Optical 6G Cell-Free Networks – John Cosmas, Brunel University London
The session, chaired by Jorge Pereira of the European Commission, showcased pioneering projects in optical-wireless convergence, advancing a new era of communications infrastructure that can serve both industrial and critical communication needs.
About the OPTI-6G Project
The OPTI-6G Project provides a breakthrough Optical Wireless Communications (OWC) solution, featuring a unique cell-free network architecture based on a Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Laser (VCSEL) array. Operating in the near-infrared spectrum (850–1050 nm) to avoid electromagnetic interference, OPTI-6G offers universal broadband indoor coverage with impressive data rates of 1 to 3 Gbps, covering distances up to 5 meters per OWC access point. This system’s field of emission spans 25° to 15° and lays the groundwork for future beam-steered OWC systems, promising even broader access angles. OPTI-6G’s design aims to support a range of high-performance applications, from enhanced communications in Industry 4.0 environments to resilient broadband systems for emergency response.
Stay tuned as OPTI-6G continues to drive innovation in optical wireless networks for the future of connected environments.
