Peter Hellwig

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich Hertz Institute

Papers

Total Citations

101

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About

Peter Hellwig is a leading researcher in optical wireless communication (OWC), with a focus on real-time, robust systems for industrial environments. His major contributions center on the design and field-testing of OWC links that can withstand the harsh conditions of manufacturing floors, including rapid robot movements and optical interference. Hellwig’s work demonstrates how spatial diversity and multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) techniques can deliver reliable, low-latency communication in these settings, a critical need for Industry 4.0 and automated production. His most-cited paper, “Optical Wireless MIMO Experiments in an Industrial Environment” (2017), with 86 citations, reports on channel measurements and transmission experiments in a robotic cell, laying the groundwork for LED-based OWC systems tailored to industrial applications. A follow-up paper, “Real-Time Optical Wireless Communication: Field-Trial in an Industrial Production Environment” (2018, 15 citations), presents the first real-time OWC field trial in a manufacturing environment, proving its feasibility for low-latency control. Hellwig’s achievements include pioneering the practical deployment of OWC in real factories, bridging the gap between theoretical research and industrial adoption. His work is essential for students and researchers exploring wireless solutions for smart factories and high-reliability automation.