As India strides towards introducing 6G technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore is at the forefront of developing intelligent receivers intended to bolster military intelligence and communication, according to a senior institute official.
The institute's researchers are advancing intelligent receivers that can automatically identify and decode critical communication methods such as modulation, channel coding, and interleaving, thus ensuring reliable data transmission despite noisy or interference-laden environments.
The IIT Indore official stated that this innovation holds particular importance for future 6G networks and military operations.
Professor Suhas Joshi, Director of IIT Indore, highlighted the significance of this development, saying, “This technology is vital for future 6G networks and military communications. It enables receivers to decode signals in difficult environments, like when military transmissions are intercepted. By automatically identifying these methods, it ensures that important data can be gathered from unclear or noisy signals, making it crucial for intelligence operations.”
Professor Joshi elaborated on how 6G technology could revolutionise communication infrastructure, where ultra-fast mobile internet and extensive networks of interconnected devices, such as those associated with the Internet of Things (IoT), are anticipated to form the new landscape.
Traditionally, a range of receivers has been required to handle different communication situations, adding both complexity and cost to the system.
IIT Indore’s innovation, however, aims to streamline operations by creating a versatile receiver capable of adapting to various scenarios, thus negating the need for multiple systems.
The receiver project is being led by Dr Swaminathan R, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Indore.
“This technology could revolutionise both telecommunications and military fields by improving efficiency and security. Unlike existing systems, IIT Indore's receivers can recognise modulation, coding, and interleaving methods together, a capability that hasn't been fully achieved before. Early tests have shown promising results, accurately identifying different channel encoders and interleavers,” Dr Swaminathan observed.
As per Dr Swaminathan, the receivers are currently being tested in real-time settings with the aim to eventually cover a comprehensive range of communication standards spanning from 3G to 6G.
Last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 'India Mobile Congress 2024', noting India’s significant achievements in telecommunications and stating, “India has become the world’s second-largest market for 5G telecom technology and is now working fast on 6G.”
In August, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore developed cutting-edge footwear specially designed for the armed forces.
Unlike conventional shoes, these utilise Tribo-Electric Nanogenerator (TENG) technology, offering features aimed at enhancing the safety, coordination, and operational efficiency of military personnel, according to IIT Indore’s Director, Professor Suhas Joshi.
The institute further announced that it has already delivered an initial batch of ten pairs of these advanced shoes to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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