Riga Technical University (RTU) has launched an ambitious research project together with SAF Tehnika, with strong support from the mioty Alliance and Fraunhofer IIS. Over 4,000 Aranet sensors will be installed across the RTU campus and dormitories — making this one of the largest mioty deployments ever carried out.
The goal is to test how sensor technology performs in a sensor-dense environment and how real-time data can improve energy efficiency, indoor climate, and student learning. Each dorm room will be equipped with Aranet4 sensors that monitor CO₂, temperature, and humidity, transmitting data via advanced wireless technologies.
This project will not only support better building management but also open new opportunities for student research. Real-world data will be used in studies on energy use, air quality, and machine learning, giving students hands-on experience with tools that shape the future of smart buildings.
The collaboration marks an important step in creating smarter, more sustainable infrastructure - where technology and education come together to drive meaningful change.
The research project is titled: “Validation of data-driven energy efficiency algorithms and analysis of data transmission quality in high-density sensor networks.”
The project is implemented within the framework of the Latvian Recovery and Resilience Facility Plan under reform and investment direction 5.1.r "Increasing Productivity Through Greater Investment in R&D," reform 5.1.1.r"Innovation Governance and Incentivizing Private R&D Investment," and investment 5.1.1.2.i "Support Instrument for Innovation Cluster Development" - specifically, the project "Competence Centre for the Electrical and Optical Equipment Manufacturing Sector of Latvia" (Project No. 5.1.1.2.i.0/2/24/A/CFLA/006).
