NIST Industrial Wireless Team Supports Kick-off of the ASTM F45.04 Task Group on Mitigation of Interference in Wireless Communication Systems

NIST Industrial Wireless Systems Research Lead Dr. Richard (Rick) Candell participated in the kick-off meeting for the ASTM F45.04 System Communication and Interoperability for Robotics, Automation, and Autonomous Systems committee’s task group on Mitigation of Interference in Wireless Communication Systems. As a technical expert in wireless communications, Candell’s role involves bridging the F45.04 technical activities with the IEEE 3388 standardization effort on industrial wireless performance testing, which he chairs. Wireless connectivity in industrial spaces presents numerous challenges, such as severe path loss, blockage, and interference from dense metallic environments and machinery. Addressing these challenges is crucial for ensuring highly reliable communications, interoperability, and enhanced performance in robotics, automation, and autonomous systems. Candell and his research team are working to ensure that these standards are effectively integrated to support the future of these advanced technologies. The ASTM F45.04 and the IEEE 3388 working groups include participants ...