NN-Defined Modulator - Reconfigurable and Portable Software Modulator for IoT Gateways

Explore a groundbreaking approach to IoT gateway modulators in this 16-minute conference talk from NSDI '24. Dive into the concept of NN-defined modulators, which use neural networks as an abstraction layer for physical layer modulators in IoT devices. Learn how this innovative paradigm addresses the challenges of extensibility and portability across diverse modulation schemes and hardware platforms. Discover the model-driven methodology behind NN-defined modulators and their native support for hardware acceleration. Examine evaluation results demonstrating significant efficiency gains on platforms like Nvidia Jetson Nano and Raspberry Pi. Gain insights into real-world applications, including the generation of ZigBee and WiFi packets compatible with commodity hardware. Understand how this approach revolutionizes IoT gateway modulators, offering a reconfigurable and portable software solution for the increasingly diverse landscape of IoT technologies.

NSDI '24 - NN-Defined Modulator: Reconfigurable and Portable Software Modulator on IoT Gateways