Gerhard Kleinpeter

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Gerhard Kleinpeter is a leading researcher in optical wireless communication (OWC), with a focus on deploying robust, real-time systems in demanding industrial environments. His work addresses the critical need for reliable, low-latency connectivity in automated manufacturing, where traditional radio-frequency links can suffer from interference and multipath fading. Kleinpeter’s major contributions center on pioneering field trials that validate OWC in real-world settings. His most cited paper (86 citations) reports on channel measurements and transmission experiments within a robotic manufacturing cell, demonstrating the viability of LED-based OWC for industrial wireless applications. He further advanced the field with the first-ever field-trial of a real-time OWC system in an active production environment (15 citations), successfully employing spatial diversity to maintain communication integrity despite rapid robot movements. These achievements not only prove the concept of OWC in harsh conditions but also provide a practical blueprint for next-generation, interference-free factory automation. Kleinpeter’s work is foundational for engineers and researchers developing the communication infrastructure of Industry 4.0.