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mmWave vs. Wi-Fi Sensing – What’s the Difference?
For most of modern history, detecting movement meant pointing a camera at something or relying on a motion detector that sensed heat (passive infrared or PIR). Using radio waves for detection isn’t new—radar systems have done it since the 1940s—but what is new is how...
mmWave vs. Wi-Fi Sensing – What’s the Difference?
mmWave and Wi-Fi Sensing are often mentioned in the same breath, but they’re built for different purposes and excel in different ways. This post breaks down how each technology works, from the high-precision, short-range capabilities of mmWave radar to the scalable, cost-effective intelligence of Wi-Fi Sensing. By comparing their strengths, limitations, and future roles, we explore how both are redefining what it means for wireless networks to sense the world around them.
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mmWave vs. Wi-Fi Sensing – What’s the Difference?
mmWave and Wi-Fi Sensing are often mentioned in the same breath, but they’re built for different purposes and excel in different ways. This post breaks down how each technology works, from the high-precision, short-range capabilities of mmWave radar to the scalable, cost-effective intelligence of Wi-Fi Sensing. By comparing their strengths, limitations, and future roles, we explore how both are redefining what it means for wireless networks to sense the world around them.
Unlocking the Power of WiFi Motion: Highlights from Bob El-Hawary’s NetworkX Session
If you missed NetworkX this year, here’s the recap you’ll want to read. Cognitive’s EVP of Sales, Bob El-Hawary, shared how Wi-Fi networks are evolving from simple connectivity to intelligent awareness. His session explored how Wi-Fi Sensing—and technologies like Cognitive’s WiFi Motion—are reshaping what broadband providers can offer. From smarter user experiences to new revenue streams and an AI-driven future, Bob outlined how service providers can turn motion data into real meaning and real value for their customers.
Unlocking Context-Aware Insights with Wi-Fi Sensing Localization
This blog explores how Wi-Fi Sensing localization transforms ordinary motion alerts into meaningful, room-level insights. By mapping movement to specific areas of the home without cameras or microphones, this technology enhances safety, wellness, and convenience, giving ISPs and service providers a powerful tool to deliver privacy-conscious, context-aware smart home experiences.
Get To Know the Tech Better: Wi-Fi Sensing 201
In this second part of our Wi-Fi Sensing series, we answer the most common questions and misconceptions about the technology. From whether you need special hardware to how it works through walls and with multiple people, this blog explains how Wi-Fi Sensing compares to traditional motion sensors and why it’s a privacy-friendly way to understand motion in the home.
Expanding Quality of Care with Ambient Sensing: Recap from the 2025 MAMA National Conference
At the 2025 MAMA National Conference (now the Connected Health & Safety Association), Dr. Taj Manku, CEO of Cognitive Systems, shared how ambient sensing powered by Caregiver bt Cognitive is transforming eldercare. His talk explored how providers can move beyond emergency response to proactive wellness monitoring—unlocking earlier interventions, peace of mind for families, and new opportunities for the PERS industry.
The Future of ISPs is Lifestyle-Driven
Internet providers are no longer just about speed and connectivity. The next wave is lifestyle-driven, where ISPs integrate services like ambient sensing, eldercare support, and home automation directly into the network. This shift transforms ISPs from utilities into trusted partners in daily life, delivering peace of mind, independence, and convenience — all through the existing infrastructure already in people’s homes.
Monitoring Wake-Up Delays Can Prevent Senior Health Crises
Wake-up time is one of the earliest indicators of senior health changes. Subtle delays in a daily routine, like waking 60–90 minutes later than usual, can reveal emerging physical, emotional, or cognitive strain long before a crisis occurs. This blog explores why wake-up monitoring matters, why traditional systems often miss it, and how passive sensing technologies can transform these overlooked signals into proactive, personalized care.
How to Design for the Age of Ambient Sensing
Smart homes are entering a new era—one where devices don’t just wait for commands but sense, learn, and respond on their own. This blog explores how to design ambient sensing systems that are intuitive, respectful, and trustworthy, ensuring technology enhances life without overstepping.
How to Turn Everyday Motion Into Strategic Value
What if your home could respond to you without needing to watch you? For service providers, the future of smart spaces lies in passive intelligence: detecting motion, not invading privacy. In this blog, we walk through a day in the life of a WiFi Motion–enabled home to show how ordinary movement becomes a source of extraordinary value for automation, eldercare, energy, and engagement.