The PRIME-6G project aims to bring next-generation 6G technologies into real industrial manufacturing environments. AURORA and SENTINEL use cases investigate deterministic 6G connectivity, AI-driven network management, and multi-sensor fusion for intelligent industrial systems.
IMDEA Networks has secured four SNS JU projects to develop next-generation 6G networks in Europe. The projects address key challenges including sustainability, security and industrial transformation. IMDEA Networks is leading two of the projects with principal investigators Marco Fiore and Joerg Widmer.
The project aims to create a pilot line for advanced integrated photonic circuits, enabling the creation of new generations of photonic circuits. IMDEA Networks will lead the development of high-speed demonstrator devices, including an SPF transceiver, to validate the technology.
Researchers at IMDEA Networks Institute discovered that tire pressure sensors in modern cars can be used to track vehicles and infer movement patterns. The study highlights the need for stronger security measures in future vehicle sensor systems.
The MLEDGE project has successfully combined federated learning with cloud and edge computing to develop more secure, efficient, and personalized AI solutions. The project's applications include real-time COVID risk maps and energy consumption optimization in industry.
The ADVANCE-6G, TEST-6G, and INES projects have provided IMDEA Networks with robust experimental platforms to tackle the technological challenges of future networks. The Institute has strengthened its research capabilities in advanced 5G and future 6G networks.
IMDEA Networks has created a secure watermarking tool called FreqyWM, allowing institutions to tag their data with a unique signature and preventing leaks and unauthorized copies. The tool enables the exchange and reuse of information while complying with legal frameworks on security and privacy.
The SUN-DT project aims to drive the digital transition of tower concentrated solar power (CSP) plants in Europe. By leveraging AI-based calibration, predictive maintenance, and real-time optimization, the initiative seeks to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs for these facilities.
The research team's Cord-Approx strategy coordinates drivers to assign different street parking spots using statistical predictions and an optimal matching algorithm. This approach significantly reduces parking search time, with drivers finding a spot in 6.7 minutes on average.
A new international study reveals that 5G networks in major urban centers do not always deliver faster connections than 4G, with varying performance levels depending on the operator and location. The study highlights the need for large-scale, forward-looking measurements to guide policy and investment decisions.
A study by IMDEA Networks reveals that 86% of mobile apps collect at least one type of sensitive data via WiFi and Bluetooth connections. The research team analyzed 52 SDKs in nearly 10,000 apps and found that many use these technologies to track users' movements indoors and build user profiles for targeted advertising.
The Social Probing project uses indirect surveys to estimate public opinion, requiring smaller samples and preserving privacy. The methodology has been successfully applied to track COVID-19, estimate voting intentions, and analyze domestic chores distribution.
Native Android apps silently listen on fixed local ports to receive web tracking data from their web tracking solutions without user consent. Researchers found that Meta's Pixel and Yandex Metrica map Android users' browsing habits with their persistent identities, bypassing privacy protections.
The ENABLE-6G project has developed 20 technological breakthroughs that prioritize network intelligence, energy efficiency, localization, and privacy-preserving analytics. The project has generated a range of outputs, including real-world testing platforms, wireless sensing algorithms, and AI-driven network optimization methods.
The TUCAN6-CM project aims to transform next-generation mobile networks through efficient integration of communication, computing, and sensing technologies. Advanced solutions will enhance quality of life, sustainability, and safety in smart cities and industrial environments.
The ECOMOME project optimizes energy consumption in mobile networks, reducing emissions and operational costs. By combining experimental research with forward-looking projections, the project achieves results that will remain relevant for upcoming generations of mobile networks.
The DISCO6G project enables network infrastructures to detect their environment while communicating, crucial for applications in transport and healthcare. IMDEA Networks is advancing ISAC systems with ultra-precise synchronization and low-power solutions for autonomous vehicles, medical diagnostics, and smart cities.
The project aims to create perception and communication technologies enhancing healthcare, industrial automation, and real-time environmental interaction. IMDEA Networks is focusing on an energy-efficient network perception system and developing machine-learning algorithms for multi-static sensing.
The Regional Government of Madrid invests 16 million euros in quantum communications research projects, including the MadQuantum-CM initiative. IMDEA Networks and 5TONIC develop next-gen quantum communication protocols and secure key distribution solutions, while Telefónica deploys the MadQCI fibre network.
A recent study explores how edge computing can transform Gaming as a Service by significantly improving performance, particularly on mobile devices. By processing user data on nearby servers, latency is reduced, resulting in a faster and smoother experience.
The DIME project has achieved a critical breakthrough in overcoming technical obstacles to widespread adoption of edge AI. It has developed strategies to optimize performance without compromising decision quality and an innovative online learning algorithm to verify AI model accuracy in real time.
The GenAI4ED project aims to revolutionize secondary education by developing a digital platform that assesses and selects GenAI-based educational software. The platform will provide personalized recommendations based on predefined criteria, taking into account both technical effectiveness and educational impact.
The study found a significant correlation between the digital marketing pink tax and a country's level of development, suggesting that economic progress does not necessarily equate to gender equality in the digital marketplace. Women are charged more to access similar products and services in highly developed nations.
A recent study by IMDEA Networks Institute revealed that over 150 million websites among a billion tested contain sensitive and tracked content, despite European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules. The research uses machine learning classifiers to identify sensitive URLs on the web, finding that these pages are being track...
A new economic system has been proposed by Nikolaos Laoutaris, which would pay individuals for their personal data. The system aims to reduce privacy risks and increase the quality of data, ultimately benefiting internet companies and users alike.
Researchers have developed two methods to detect targeted online ads, enabling Data Protection Authorities to identify and protect specific demographic groups. The methods use content-based analysis and frequency-based detection, providing a valuable tool for GDPR compliance.
The ENLIGHT'EM project is developing a new discipline in Low-energy Visible Light IoT Systems, integrating VLC and networked embedded systems. Researchers will be trained to spearhead the development of sustainable IoT networks, with potential applications in connected energy, light, living, and cities.
IMDEA Networks researchers have developed a novel communications architecture for future ultrafast wireless networks that promises to achieve data rates previously only possible with optical fiber. The architecture uses angle information to rapidly align directional millimeter-wave antennas and integrates a location system, enabling hi...
Researchers developed techniques to improve mmWave network performance by utilizing low frequency bands to infer channel characteristics of high frequency millimeter-wave bands. This enables beam tracking, angle of arrival estimation, and location information, reducing control overhead required to operate the network.
The TAPIR-CM project seeks to strengthen SDN and NFV-augmented networking for agility and flexibility. Researchers aim to apply machine learning/ai to forecast data traffic behavior, improving network performance. A working prototype is expected by the end of the 4-year project.
The TIGRE5-CM project has developed an SDN-based architecture for future mobile networks, simplifying deployment and configuration. The system improves the efficiency and accuracy of indoor localization services, enabling better end-user experiences in applications like transportation hubs.
A study analyzing pre-installed Android software reveals the existence of a complex ecosystem of manufacturers, mobile operators, and app developers tracking user information without consent. Over 4,800 owner permissions allow apps to access user data without explicit consent, compromising user privacy.
The 5TONIC MANO platform enables industry partners to deploy trials and experiments across multiple sites in a functional production-like NFV environment. The platform is designed using open-source technologies and has made contributions to EU-backed 5G projects and the OSM community.
The 5TONIC Lab in Madrid is accelerating 5G network slice deployment by developing proof-of-concept demonstrations for vertical markets. The €8m EU-backed 5G-Transformer project enables standard technological frameworks for network slicing using NFV, SDN, and MEC.
ReCRED project develops secure authentication system linking user's identity to their mobile device, eliminating password management. The platform uses data-based security and incorporates biometric information for verification.
Researchers at IMDEA Networks Institute are exploring a novel 'DisCoEdge' system to optimize device usage and create new services. The system aims to spread heavy computational tasks and large storage over simple devices, enabling novel applications like cooperative data sharing and corporate storage systems.
A new wireless location system has been developed to drive future wireless innovation, providing control over disparate radio and network technologies. The system's integration with WiSHFUL architecture allows for experimental investigation of network applications using real-time location data.
The SYMBIOSIS system integrates acoustic and optical technologies to monitor schools of fish in deep waters, providing reliable information on fish stocks and their movements. The system will inform fishing policy development and enhance protection of the marine environment.
A large-scale international study found that 57% of kids' apps collect and share personal data with third parties without parental consent. Many apps, including popular ones like Disney's 'Where's My Water?' and Gameloft's 'Minion Rush', may be infringing US Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) rules.
Researchers investigate how algorithms create personalized content and 'filter bubbles' that can foster biases and inequality. The MyBubble project aims to provide transparency into online advertising and profiling.
Researchers present sustainable embedded wireless systems that minimize carbon footprint and energy consumption in IoT devices and applications. The conference covers topics such as reliability, security, emerging networking paradigms and protocols, and proposals for increasing energy efficiency in smart homes and cities.
IMDEA Networks Institute and TELCARIA launch project to achieve high performance and dynamic traffic processing in 5G networks. The research aims to separate processing from factors like location, time, scaling, and hardware, enabling scalable and flexible network design.
The 5TONIC consortium is demonstrating use cases for next-generation wireless technologies, including smart factory applications and cell virtualization. With the deployment of CommScope's OneCell C-RAN small cell solution, they are accelerating the development of 5G networks and improving spectrum efficiency.
Researchers emphasize the importance of international collaboration in developing 5G and beyond technologies. The 5TONIC testbed has brought together companies, universities, and research institutions to test and prototype advanced wireless network systems.
A recent study by IMDEA Networks explores the potential of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) to make the Internet more scalable, manageable, and adaptable. The HyperAdapt project proposes mechanisms and techniques to deal with network dynamism, improve ISP performance, and support novel technologies like D2D and mmWaves.
The mmMAGIC project has developed a radio interface for mm-wave communication, addressing challenges in capacity, throughput, latency, and energy efficiency required for 5G services. The project has demonstrated the feasibility and practicality of its technical solutions, contributing to the development of 5G mm-wave systems.
The new generation of 5G mobile networks promises to deliver the Internet of Things and transform industry through innovative technologies. Key applications include e-Health, AGVs, industry 4.0, drones for agriculture, fair tourism, and entertainment, with benefits for sectors such as energy, health, automotive, and manufacturing
A new underwater acoustic localization system has been developed to estimate the trajectory of sound sources in the ocean without multiple receivers or anchor nodes. The system uses bathymetry information to discriminate the location of the source of the signal.
The 5G-CORAL project aims to deliver a convergent 5G multi-RAT access through an integrated virtualised edge and fog solution, enabling flexible, scalable, and interoperable connectivity. The project will be validated in three testbeds across Taiwan and Italy, with the goal of improving network performance.
The G7 ICT and Industry Ministers have released a declaration highlighting the transformative role of 5G in the Next Production Revolution (NPR) or Industry 4.0. The ministers emphasize the need for close international cooperation to develop and deploy 5G technologies, which are seen as a key enabler of the digital economy.