6LoWPAN for UWB communication on the GRiSP 2 : implementation and evaluation

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Supervisors

Van Roy, Peter

Faculty

Ecole polytechnique de Louvain

Degree label

Master [120] : ingénieur civil en informatique, à finalité spécialisée

Abstract

Connected objects have become an integral part of our society, combining various technologies and providing a wide range of applications. One of these applications is real-time object tracking. While several technologies can achieve this, UWB (Ultra-Wideband) stands out for its superior performance in indoor environments where high precision is required. However, the true appeal of connected objects lies in their ability to exchange information over the Internet, enabling users to control and monitor their applications remotely. This thesis focuses on the implementation of the 6LoWPAN protocol on the GRiSP 2 embedded system, which is equipped with a UWB sensor. The 6LoWPAN protocol is crucial as it bridges the gap between the Internet and IoT devices, allowing these devices to benefit from the advantages of internet connectivity. To achieve this, the work consisted of implementing the features defined in RFC 4944 and RFC 6282, through the design and implementation phases, as well as software and hardware tests to enable the exchange of IPv6 packets on the GRiSP 2 board using UWB. The results of the routing, compression and fragmentation tests were conclusive, paving the way for implementation of the upper layers.