Harald Haas
Entrepreneur | Li-Fi Wireless Communications Pioneer
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Harald Haas is the inventor of Li-Fi, a pioneering technology that can transmit data through LED light. As a Professor of Mobile Communications at the University of Edinburgh, Haas has dedicated his career to developing wireless solutions that are faster, more secure, and more sustainable than traditional radio-frequency networks.
His TED talks have been viewed millions of times, introducing global audiences to the revolutionary potential of using light to deliver internet connectivity. Haas' keynotes explore how emerging light-based communications will transform industries, power the internet of things, and shape the future of smart cities.
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Forget Wi-Fi. Meet the new Li-Fi Internet
What if we could use existing technologies to provide Internet access to the more than 4 billion people living in places where the infrastructure can't support it? Using off-the-shelf LEDs and solar cells, Harald Haas and his team have pioneered a new technology that transmits data using light, and it may just be the key to bridging the digital divide. Take a look at what the future of the Internet could look like.
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