Smart Visual Beacon

Smart visual beacons leverage light sources, often LEDs, modulated to transmit information detectable by specialized cameras, such as event cameras offering high temporal resolution and dynamic range. Research focuses on improving data transmission rates and reliability in various environments, including developing robust image processing algorithms for beacon detection and data extraction, and exploring applications in diverse fields like elderly care monitoring (via energy consumption patterns) and autonomous navigation. These advancements hold significant potential for enhancing safety and efficiency in areas such as roadwork safety, robotics, and deep-space exploration, by providing a low-power, robust, and versatile communication and sensing modality.