Project Details

Key Challenges & Goals

High Carbon Footprint

The manufacturing of IoT devices is a major source of carbon emissions.

Short Replacement Cycles

Frequent device replacement significantly increases e-waste and emissions.

Massive IoT Growth

The rapidly expanding IoT market amplifies the environmental impact.

Our Goal: Extend Lifespan

By extending the useful life of devices, we aim to reduce waste and emissions.

Overall IDEAL Infrastructure

The IDEAL project introduces a comprehensive infrastructure for monitoring, diagnosing, and adapting IoT devices to prolong their life. This flowchart illustrates the communication and data flow from the IoT device to the fog and cloud layers.

IDEAL Project Flowchart

Impact and Future Direction

Pioneering a Circular Economy

IDEAL is designed to demonstrate the viability of new business models based on long-lived devices. This shifts the focus from a linear "produce-and-dispose" model to a circular one where devices are maintained, repurposed, and valued for their longevity.

  • Development of new service-based business models.
  • Focus on repurposing and self-healing capabilities.
  • Consideration of social factors influencing adoption.