Making Dynamic Experiences

In the realm of wireless technology, NYU Tandon’s NYU WIRELESS research center is working to optimize cellular services within the FR3 frequency range.

Professor Sundeep Rangan (ECE), Associate Director of NYU WIRELESS, is leading a team that aims to help optimize cellular services within what’s known as the FR3 frequency range, which covers 7 to 24 GHz and offers a balance between data capacity and coverage.

This work could play a crucial role in the development and improvement of 5G and 6G networks — ultimately providing faster, more reliable wireless communications — enabling new applications in areas such as autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and remote healthcare.

Tandon’s Game Innovation Lab, led by Associate Professor Julian Togelius (CSE), is pushing the boundaries of AI-generated content.

Researchers there developed an AI system capable of creating The New York Times’ Connections puzzles that rival those made by human experts. This research is significant not only for its demonstration of AI’s creative capabilities but also for its potential to enhance our understanding of human cognition, creativity, and problem-solving processes.

NYU Tandon is also transforming how we experience the past. Institute Professor Claudio Silva (CSE, CUSP, CATT, VIDA) led a team that introduced PaleoScan, a low-cost 3D fossil scanner that has already digitized hundreds of fossils in Brazil, democratizing access to paleontological treasures.

This innovative technology is particularly beneficial for museums in resource-poor areas, enabling them to digitize and share their valuable collections with the global scientific community without the need for expensive equipment or specialized expertise. By making rare fossils accessible to researchers worldwide, PaleoScan could accelerate paleontological research and our understanding of Earth’s history.

In a fusion of technology and dance, a project led by Professor Yong Liu (ECE) with colleagues Professor Yao Wang (ECE, BME, NYU WIRELESS, CATT) and Co-Chair of the Department of Technology Culture and Society and Director of Integrated Design & Media R. Luke DuBois (TCS), is reimagining dance education through Point-Cloud Video (PCV) technology.

Collaborating with Mark Morris Dance Group and NYU Tisch’s Dance Department, the team is creating immersive 3D dance content at NYU Tandon @ the Yard. The project introduces innovative compression and streaming techniques that will allow high-quality 3D video to be transmitted over standard internet connections, making it possible for students to view and interact with dance performances from multiple angles on everyday devices.

This technology could transform performing-arts education, making high-quality instruction accessible to students regardless of their geographic location, and providing a potent case study for the power of PCV.

For urban commuters with visual impairments, a team led by Associate Professor John-Ross Rizzo’s (BME, NYU WIRELESS, CUSP, NYU Grossman) developed the Commute Booster app to improve navigation in subway stations. The app uses smartphone cameras to recognize and interpret signage within transit hubs, achieving a 97 percent accuracy rate in identifying relevant signs and providing real-time guidance to users.

By enhancing urban mobility for visually impaired individuals, Commute Booster not only improves quality of life but also promotes greater independence and social inclusion. This technology could serve as a model for creating more accessible smart cities, benefiting diverse populations with varying abilities. By bridging the gap between complex technological advancements and practical, user-friendly applications, NYU Tandon is paving the way for a future where innovation directly translates to improved quality of life and expanded opportunities for learning, communication, and cultural engagement.

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