Introducing WiLo: The Future of Long-Range IoT Communication!

Researchers have developed 𝐖𝐢𝐋𝐨, a hybrid technology that combines 𝐖𝐢-𝐅𝐢 with 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 (𝐋𝐨𝐑𝐚) protocols for long-distance communication. This approach seamlessly integrates with existing hardware, offering a cost-effective solution for IoT applications like agricultural sensor networks and smart cities. The team created an algorithm that enables standard Wi-Fi devices to communicate over long distances without extra hardware. In tests, WiLo achieved an impressive 𝟵𝟲% 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 over distances up to 𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. How do you see the integration of WiLo impacting the future of IoT infrastructure and deployments? For more details, check out the full article: https://spectrum.ieee.org/wi-fi-lora-hybrid

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Wi-Fi Goes Long Range on New WiLo Standard

The new technique could underpin agricultural sensor networks and smart cities