The "WAS4WOS" project, a collaboration between Swissphone Wireless AG and Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), aims to develop, and enable the offering of a new generation of wireless communication systems for worker safety and critical messaging. Funded by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF) in Germany and Innosuisse in Switzerland, the project is conducted within the Eurostars Programme powered by EUREKA and the European Community. The project endeavours to create fail-safe systems capable of ultra-reliable communication for both stationary and mobile applications.
Central to the project's objectives is the adoption of mioty® as the LPWAN radio technology, famous for its robustness, low power consumption, and exceptional range. Mioty® introduces several innovative features, including Class B and C operations, enabling bidirectional communication, multicast support, and low latency. By harnessing the capabilities of mioty®, the project seeks to establish a communication infrastructure that ensures seamless connectivity and effective transmissions of critical alerts in diverse industrial environments.
Furthermore, the project's scope extends beyond basic safety functionalities to include features for automatic event monitoring and reporting. By integrating bidirectional IoT applications, the system enables real-time monitoring and control of various industrial processes, enhancing operational efficiency and productivity.
Presentation Points:
1. Introduction to the project and its applicable use cases
2. Adoption of mioty® as the LPWAN radio technology, highlighting new features such as Class B and C operations, multicast support, and low latency
3. Showcasing field test results and learnings regarding indoor coverage, localisation, robustness, and latency