E2.01 - Light Fidelity System (Li-FiS)

E2.01 Logo

The Electro-Magicians are investigating light-fidelity technology to demonstrate a prototype proof-of-concept of an optical wireless communication system that sends and receives information between a base station to systems such as a robot arm, temperature sensing and control, and text-based communications by using light to transfer data between the systems. Like Wi-Fi, light-fidelity systems stream content from a server and the internet, making Li-Fi technology a viable option for future human spaceflight missions by providing advantages (over Wi-Fi) related to data transfer speeds and electromagnetic interference.

Some advantages of light fidelity technology include the bandwidth of near-infrared light being 700 times wider than the entire radio frequency bandwidth, opening up significantly more possible connections; light communications will not penetrate walls or any obstruction of light, eliminating threats such as signal hijacking or eavesdropping; and LED and photo-detecting circuits can be easily integrated into Li-Fi network and implemented into lamps or overhead lighting.