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Flemish Scientists Win DARPA Cash Prize

Seamless communication may soon be possible even in crisis situations.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Communication can save lives. But what if existing technology is no longer available, after an attack for example? Scientists from IDLab, a core imec research group embedded in the universities of Ghent and Antwerp, are working on an innovative system for wireless networks to enable smooth communication even in crisis situations. DARPA, the American Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, recently awarded the project $750 000 dollars.   The prestigious DARPA challenges are global competitio...

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