In the era of Industry 4.0, small-scale farmers are under growing pressure to keep pace with large-scale agribusinesses. To remain competitive, they are increasingly expected to adopt advanced tools such as precision agriculture, data analytics, and automation, technologies that improve yields, optimize resource use, and increase efficiency. But adopting these innovations isn’t straightforward. Each stage…
Adaptive IoT Gateway is an indigenous communication platform developed in Pakistan to overcome the limitations of traditional gateway solutions, which are often costly to deploy, difficult to adapt across diverse environments, and prone to inconsistent performance. These challenges become particularly critical in large-scale deployments such as smart cities, agriculture, and remote monitoring, where stable connectivity,…
Motorway closures during foggy season are a major obstacle for those who need to travel by road for urgent matters. The season lasts for two to three months, and the motorway is closed for over 12 hours a day. This problem intrigues us to propose a solution where we can benefit from vehicular communications by…
Can efficiency and privacy in smart device be improved? Dr. Syed Ali Hassan at NUST utilised the power of Federated Learning and Over-the-Air techniques to enhance edge communication for 6G networks. Edge Communication: Machine learning (ML) is remarkably transforming our world, enabling machines to learn from data and make intelligent decisions. This technology is not…
Cardiovascular diseases are a significant public health challenge in Pakistan, contributing substantially to the nation’s mortality rates. The need for timely and advanced cardiac care is more critical than ever. Traditional diagnostic methods, especially electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis, face numerous challenges regarding accessibility, efficiency, and accuracy. These methods often require specialized skills and labor-intensive processes, leading…
Water is important for human sustenance and progress, yet the world is facing widespread water scarcity and deteriorating water quality caused by escalating pollution and population growth. The overall quality of water has been adversely affected by changing atmospheric conditions and human actions. In Pakistan, a large portion of the population lacks access to clean…
