TurboLoRa: enhancing LoRaWAN data rate via device synchronization

TL;DR

TurboLoRa is a system that increases LoRaWAN data rates by synchronizing multiple devices, enabling higher throughput for IoT applications without significantly increasing costs.

Contribution

The paper introduces TurboLoRa, a novel synchronization method that enhances LoRaWAN data rates by coordinating multiple devices, a new approach in LPWAN technology.

Findings

Preliminary results show improved data rates with TurboLoRa.

Prototype demonstrates synchronization feasibility.

Potential for cost-effective high-throughput IoT communication.

Abstract

Over the last few years we have witnessed an exponential growth in the adoption of LoRaWAN as LPWAN technology for IoT. While LoRaWAN offers many advantages, one of its limitations is the paltry data rate. Most IoT applications don't require a high throughput but there are some that would benefit from a higher data rate. In this paper, we present TurboLoRa, a system that combines the strengths of LoRaWAN while providing a higher data rate by synchronizing the transmission of multiple LoRaWAN devices. Our proposal allows to combine cheap devices making it a frugal solution to this kind of problems. We present some preliminary results obtained using a real prototype of TurboLoRa.