Investigation question
Can a low-cost set of labelled visible-light paths localise a target object and reconstruct its optical disturbance at target positions, target orientations and lighting conditions not used for calibration?
DSL project
Group 08
LightNet-Sense: low-cost multisensor indoor digital-twin reconstruction
Group 08 is investigating whether a low-cost network of controllable visible-light emitters and photodiode receivers can localise a target object and reconstruct the optical disturbance it creates in a box-scale environment for a locally maintained indoor digital twin. The work begins with a matched deterministic simulator and box-scale rig before any room-scale claim is considered.
Intended outcome
The project aims to produce a reproducible box-scale result, quantify path observability, placement, calibration and reconstruction limits, and use measured evidence to decide whether the design should progress to a normal room.
Student profiles
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Talhah Patelia
Talhah Patelia is a final-year Electrical and Information Engineering student at the University of the Witwatersrand and a Dean’s Award recipient. He is an entrepreneur and engineer with interests spanning software development, high-performance computing, blockchain, and emerging technologies. Talhah is the founder of Navigo Transport, a student-focused transport platform providing live bus tracking and improved access to campus transport information, and is also involved in developing education technology through GotchaEducation. Beyond his academic work, he has competed internationally in engineering and high-performance computing challenges and is passionate about building technology that solves practical, real-world problems.