[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Harald Haas, a mobile communications professor at the University of Edinburgh, has long proposed the idea of using LED bulbs to transmit data. Now, his concept of “Li-Fi” has materialized, enabling data transmission through LED lightbulbs.
In a TED talk, Haas showcased a Li-Fi prototype, demonstrating how data could be wirelessly transmitted from an LED lamp to a laptop through a solar cell. Li-Fi, akin to Wi-Fi but using light instead of radio signals, offers numerous advantages, including faster speeds and enhanced security.
Haas’ company, pureLiFi, has already begun mass-producing Li-Fi routers for select corporate clients, with plans for wider market availability in the near future. With potential applications in business, industry, and remote locations, Li-Fi could significantly accelerate the Internet of Things era.
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However, certain challenges need to be addressed before Li-Fi becomes ubiquitous. Despite this, researchers estimate that the Li-Fi industry could be worth billions of dollars in the coming years. Other organizations, such as Chinese researchers and the Fraunhofer Institute, are also exploring Li-Fi’s potential.
NASA is even investigating its applications in space travel. Haas envisions a future where LED lightbulbs drive various applications, making Li-Fi a transformative technology.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
