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Ultra-Low-Power Optical Data Link for Embedded Applications

Ultra-Low-Power Optical Data Link for Embedded Applications

Fraunhofer IPMS presents a miniaturized, energy-efficient optical transceiver for wireless data communication in applications with limited power supply, such as sensors, wearables, and embedded devices. The transceiver supports bidirectional full-duplex communication at data rates of up to 20 Mbps over distances from a few centimeters to several meters.

  • October 12, 2026
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Removing Corporate Data from AI Models

Removing Corporate Data from AI Models

The development of AI models in joint projects yields improved results because multiple companies contribute their data. The situation becomes critical, however, if a partner withdraws and requests the return of its data. With federated unlearning, Fraunhofer researchers and Fujitsu Research have developed a method for precisely removing data from decentralized AI models.

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  • April 1, 2026
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