no code implementations • 22 Apr 2024 • Marina Lotti, Nicolò Decarli, Gianni Pasolini, Davide Dardari
In this paper, we propose the exploitation of backscattering from retro-directive antenna arrays (RAAs) to address these imperatives.
no code implementations • 18 Dec 2023 • Giulia Torcolacci, Anna Guerra, Haiyang Zhang, Francesco Guidi, Qianyu Yang, Yonina C. Eldar, Davide Dardari
This paper addresses a near-field imaging problem utilizing extremely large-scale multiple-input multiple-output (XL-MIMO) antennas and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) already in place for wireless communications.
no code implementations • 24 Jul 2023 • Marina Lotti, Giacomo Calesini, Davide Dardari
This paper introduces a new approach to localize user devices located in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) areas using a passive, non-reconfigurable, and frequency-selective metasurface called metaprism.
no code implementations • 3 Apr 2023 • Giulia Torcolacci, Nicolò Decarli, Davide Dardari
This study delves into the potential of harnessing the orbital angular momentum (OAM) property of electromagnetic waves in near-field and line-of-sight scenarios by utilizing large intelligent surfaces, in the context of holographic multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) communications.
no code implementations • 30 Mar 2023 • Davide Dardari
The recent introduction of the smart radio environments (SREs) paradigm, enabled by reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs), has put in evidence the need for physically-consistent models and design tools for communication systems integrating electromagnetic (EM) and signal processing theories.
no code implementations • 23 Dec 2022 • Davide Dardari, Marina Lotti, Nicolò Decarli, Gianni Pasolini
This is done in a blind way without the need for RF/ADC chains at the UE side as well as without explicit channel estimation and time-consuming beam alignment schemes.
no code implementations • 23 Dec 2022 • Marina Lotti, Gianni Pasolini, Anna Guerra, Francesco Guidi, Raffaele D'Errico, Davide Dardari
Next-generation wireless networks will see the convergence of communication and sensing, also exploiting the availability of large bandwidths in the Terahertz (THz) spectrum and electrically large antenna arrays on handheld devices.
no code implementations • 28 Oct 2022 • Qianyu Yang, Anna Guerra, Francesco Guidi, Nir Shlezinger, Haiyang Zhang, Davide Dardari, Baoyun Wang, Yonina C. Eldar
We use a direct positioning estimation method based on curvature-of-arrival of the impinging wavefront to obtain the user location, and characterize the effects of DMA tuning on the estimation accuracy.
no code implementations • 6 Sep 2022 • Fan Jiang, Andrea Abrardo, Kamran Keykhoshravi, Henk Wymeersch, Davide Dardari, Marco Di Renzo
Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RISs) have tremendous potential to boost communication performance, especially when the line-of-sight (LOS) path between the user equipment (UE) and base station (BS) is blocked.
no code implementations • 24 Mar 2022 • Haiyang Zhang, Nir Shlezinger, Francesco Guidi, Davide Dardari, Yonina C. Eldar
As a consequence, it is expected that some portion of future 6G wireless communications may take place in the radiating near-field (Fresnel) region, in addition to the far-field operation as in current wireless technologies.
no code implementations • 10 Oct 2021 • Haiyang Zhang, Nir Shlezinger, Francesco Guidi, Davide Dardari, Mohammadreza F Imani, Yonina C Eldar
Radio frequency wireless power transfer (WPT) enables charging low-power mobile devices without relying on wired infrastructure.
no code implementations • 24 Aug 2021 • Nicolò Decarli, Davide Dardari
This paper proposes a practical method for the definition of communication modes when antennas operate in the near-field region, by realizing ad-hoc beams exploiting the focusing capability of large antennas.
no code implementations • 17 Aug 2021 • Haiyang Zhang, Nir Shlezinger, Francesco Guidi, Davide Dardari, Mohammadreza F. Imani, Yonina C. Eldar
Radiating wireless power transfer (WPT) brings forth the possibility to cost-efficiently charge wireless devices without requiring a wiring infrastructure.
no code implementations • 27 May 2021 • Haiyang Zhang, Nir Shlezinger, Francesco Guidi, Davide Dardari, Mohammadreza F. Imani, Yonina C. Eldar
As the ability to achieve beam focusing is dictated by the transmit antenna, we study near-field signaling considering different antenna structures, including fully-digital architectures, hybrid phase shifter-based precoders, and the emerging dynamic metasurface antenna (DMA) architecture for massive MIMO arrays.
no code implementations • 11 Feb 2021 • Anna Guerra, Francesco Guidi, Davide Dardari, Petar M. Djuric
In this paper, we study a near-field tracking problem for inferring the state (i. e., the position and velocity) of a moving source with an ad-hoc observation model that accounts for the phase profile of a large receiving array.
Information Theory Systems and Control Systems and Control Information Theory
no code implementations • 2 Dec 2020 • Davide Dardari, Nicoló Decarli
Holographic communication is intended as an holistic way to manipulate with unprecedented flexibility the electromagnetic field generated or sensed by an antenna.
no code implementations • 2 Jun 2020 • Andre Bourdoux, Andre Noll Barreto, Barend van Liempd, Carlos de Lima, Davide Dardari, Didier Belot, Elana-Simona Lohan, Gonzalo Seco-Granados, Hadi Sarieddeen, Henk Wymeersch, Jaakko Suutala, Jani Saloranta, Maxime Guillaud, Minna Isomursu, Mikko Valkama, Muhammad Reza Kahar Aziz, Rafael Berkvens, Tachporn Sanguanpuak, Tommy Svensson, Yang Miao
This white paper concludes by highlighting foundational research challenges, as well as implications and opportunities related to privacy, security, and trust.
no code implementations • 11 May 2020 • Gourab Ghatak, Remun Koirala, Antonio De Domenico, Benoit Denis, Davide Dardari, Bernard Uguen, Marceau Coupechoux
We study a mm-wave wireless network deployed along the roads of an urban area, to support localization and communication services simultaneously for outdoor mobile users.
no code implementations • 5 May 2020 • Anna Guerra, Francesco Guidi, Davide Dardari, Petar M. Djuric
In this paper, we study a joint detection, mapping and navigation problem for a single unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with a low complexity radar and flying in an unknown environment.
no code implementations • 13 Jan 2020 • Anna Guerra, Davide Dardari, Petar M. Djuric
Nowadays there is a growing research interest on the possibility of enriching small flying robots with autonomous sensing and online navigation capabilities.
no code implementations • 31 Dec 2019 • Francesco Guidi, Davide Dardari
Next 5G and beyond applications have brought a tremendous interest towards array systems employing an extremely large number of antennas, so that the technology that might be in place for communication can be also exploited for positioning.