Design and development of new prototype for RIS-aided communication

COMET Foundation is dedicated to advancing research and development in cutting-edge communication systems such as O-RAN and RIS. By focusing on building these technologies in-house, the foundation aims to reduce dependency on imports and foster the growth of an indigenous market within India. This approach not only strengthens the country’s technological self-reliance but also paves the way for innovation and leadership in the global communications industry.

Our aim to achieve at the end of this project 

Design of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) 

Developing a state-of-the-art RIS that can dynamically control the electromagnetic waves to enhance communication efficiency. 

Practical RIS-Aided Communication System: Analysis and Algorithm Design 

Conducting in-depth research and analysis to develop algorithms that make RIS-aided communication systems more practical and efficient.

Design of Energy Efficiency (EE) and Spectral Efficiency (SE) Algorithms for RIS-Assisted SISO/MIMO/massive MIMO Communication 

Creating advanced algorithms that optimize both energy and spectral efficiency in RIS-assisted communication systems, including SISO, MIMO, and massive MIMO configurations.

Development of New Prototype for RIS-Aided Communication

Creating a novel prototype that integrates RIS to improve signal strength, coverage, and overall communication performance.

Design of RIS-Aided NOMA System for IoT and V2X Communication 

Developing RIS-aided Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access (NOMA) systems for IoT and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, enabling more robust and scalable networks. 

progress so far 

Fabrication of RIS: The fabrication of the Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) is underway, with significant advancements being made towards completing the hardware.

Testing of RIS: Concurrently, the testing phase of the RIS is in progress, ensuring that the design meets the required performance standards and specifications.

Design of SDR-Based Transceiver Module: The development of a stand-alone Software-Defined Radio (SDR)-based transceiver module is ongoing. This module will be a crucial component for facilitating communication through the RIS.

Beamformer and Phase Optimization Algorithm: Work getting done on the design of a beamformer and phase optimization algorithm. This is targeted for both single carrier and multi-carrier based RIS communication, aiming to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the RIS in real-world scenarios.

RIS with parallel capacitive setup

RIS testing in an anechoic chamber (set up at IIIT NR currently)

Fabricated RIS