Vodafone and Tiami Networks are testing ISAC to explore how smartphones could warn people about nearby dangers.

Integrated Sensing and Communication, or ISAC, is a technology which converts ordinary smartphones into radar-like sensors capable of detecting unconnected objects in real time.

The pair are also examining its potential to monitor crowded areas, detect intruders, and support tasks in industrial and environmental settings.

Vodafone and Tiami test ISAC

The new system relies on echo-based pulses, similar to the echolocation bats use to navigate dark environments, allowing mobile networks to visualize their surroundings without additional hardware.

Users could theoretically receive alerts about crowded spaces, nearby hazards, or other dangerous situations simply through their devices, and industries and public facilities could monitor intruders, unauthorized drones, or environmental risks.

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