Project description
Powering a sustainable 6G future
As 6G technology promises to revolutionise global connectivity, the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) brings new challenges. A key issue is the trillion-battery problem, which risks sustainability with frequent battery replacements, data gaps, and environmental harm. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the MILESTONE-6G project will develop zero-energy devices that harvest ambient energy, eliminating the need for batteries. These innovations support sustainability and reduce electronic waste, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through cutting-edge research in wireless power transfer and self-adaptive power scheduling, MILESTONE-6G is advancing a secure, sustainable future for 6G networks, contributing to a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.
Objective
"The advent of 6G technology is set to revolutionize global connectivity, expanding the Internet of Things (IoT) to an unprecedented scale. Trillions of interconnected devices will transform sectors like healthcare, agriculture, industry, and smart cities. However, this rapid growth poses significant challenges, particularly in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A major issue is the ""trillion-battery problem"", which threatens sustainability due to frequent battery replacements, data gaps, and environmental risks. Addressing these challenges is essential for the successful deployment of 6G IoT networks.
This project, ""autonoMous networked wIreLEsS power Transfer for zerO-eNErgy 6G massive IoT (MILESTONE-6G),"" aims to advance zero-energy device technology, which eliminates the need for batteries by harvesting ambient energy. These devices offer a sustainable alternative, reducing electronic waste and contributing to global sustainability (UN SDG 7) and innovation (UN SDG 9). However, critical challenges remain, including the need for self-adaptive power scheduling and secure wireless power transfer. MILESTONE-6G addresses these challenges through two key research goals: developing self-adaptive scheduling techniques for networked wireless power transmitters and creating robust defense mechanisms against malicious energy attacks. This multidisciplinary project will leverage cutting-edge technologies, including edge computing and intelligent reflective surfaces, supported by robust theoretical frameworks like communication and optimization theories.
Aligned with global priorities in 6G development, MILESTONE-6G supports the European Union's goals, including the Horizon Europe's Pillar II, Zero Pollution Action Plan 2050, and the European Green Deal-Fit for 55, supporting a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. This project promises a sustainable, secure, and interconnected future, making it a vital scientific investigation for global progress."
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- natural sciences computer and information sciences internet internet of things
- natural sciences earth and related environmental sciences environmental sciences pollution
- agricultural sciences agriculture, forestry, and fisheries agriculture
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HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships
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85170 Sundsvall
Sweden
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