PAI Research Center

Perception.
Connectivity.
Trusted Intelligence.

Tongji University

Research for complex and extreme environments

Challenges

Problems We Address

01

High-precision localization and perception in complex environments

We improve the accuracy and continuity of localization, navigation and environmental perception where satellite positioning is unavailable or affected by severe occlusion and strong interference.

Localization · continuity · multi-source sensing
02

Precision detection and intelligent inspection in underground spaces

We study precision detection, intelligent inspection and complex-environment understanding for underground utility networks, tunnels and other underground spaces.

Underground · detection · inspection
03

Reliable communication and networking through challenging media

We improve resilient connectivity in challenging propagation conditions, including underground, mining, underwater and ice-covered environments.

Extreme media · robust links · networking
04

Efficient processing and trusted collaboration under weak connectivity and limited mutual trust

We improve information-processing efficiency, system trustworthiness and multi-node collaboration in resource-constrained distributed environments with limited mutual trust.

Weak links · limited trust · trusted collaboration
Research

Three Research Directions

01PNLPositioning &
Localization

High-Precision Localization and Intelligent Perception in Complex Environments

Localization, multi-source sensing and intelligent inspection for complex environments.

Explore →
02IoT-NGInternet of Things
Next Generation

Robust Communications and Reliable Networking in Complex Environments

Reliable communication, robust transmission and cooperative networking under severe physical constraints.

Explore →
03AIBIArtificial Intelligence &
Blockchain Intelligence

Intelligent Information Processing and Trusted Collaboration in Complex Environments

Efficient information processing, trusted information exchange and the integration of artificial intelligence and blockchain.

Explore →
PAI in Numbers

PAI in Numbers

200+Publications
100+Invention patents
10+Systems, equipment & platforms
2Academic monographs
Collaboration

Collaboration Network

Academic & Standards Organizations

IEEE · IET · ITU

Government & Public Platforms

Shanghai Municipal Data Bureau · Jing’an District · Songjiang District

Industry & Technology Partners

China Mobile · Huawei / HiSilicon · ZTE

Application & Scenario Partners

CIIE / NECC · CCTEG · CRCC
COLLABORATION PLATFORMS

Collaboration Platforms

JOURNAL

IET Blockchain

Home institution of the founding Editor-in-Chief for an open-access international blockchain journal.

CONFERENCE

IEEE Global Blockchain Conference

Conference chair and organizing institution connecting frontier research, industry and global collaboration.

TECHNICAL COMMUNITY

IEEE Blockchain Technical Community (BCTC)

Leads the community’s activities in China and supports technical-community development across the Asia-Pacific region.

JOIN PAI

Work with us on hard problems in complex environments.

Join PAI →