We’re excited to announce an upcoming virtual workshop hosted by the FLOTO project. This event will focus on the latest developments in broadband measurement data and methods, with a primary emphasis on computer science-oriented research. Event Details Date: TBD (February 2025) Time: 3-hour session (Exact time TBD) Format: Virtual webinar What to Expect This workshop […]
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The proliferation of high-speed internet has fundamentally altered modern society, yet significant disparities in broadband access and performance persist. Understanding these disparities and their implications requires robust, granular data on internet performance. The FLOTO project aims to contribute to this understanding by deploying 1,000 edge devices to measure broadband performance in households across select urban […]
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If you follow our research, you know that broadband measurement is at the heart of our project. FLOTO’s core insight is leveraging advances in edge computing and hardware to improve broadband measurement for research and policy while reducing the costs and complexity of managing edge deployments. Our work over the last two years has helped […]
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Note: This blog was contributed by REU student Zack Murry, an undergraduate in Computer Science at the University of Missouri. We were fortunate to have Zack working with us alongside three other REU students for the Summer 2024 quarter. Zack has submitted his work to the SC 24 Poster Competition this coming Fall. Good luck, […]
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In an ongoing effort to bridge the digital divide and promote equitable internet access, the FLOTO project, in collaboration with the Internet Equity Initiative (IEI), has been working closely with the Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce (GECC) in Chicago. This case study highlights our journey of community engagement and technological advocacy in Englewood, showcasing how […]
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This blog post is by one of our project collaborators, Amanda Hsu, a researcher at Georgia Institute of Technology who is using FLOTO to conduct research. Every device connected to the Internet, whether it’s your computer, phone, or refrigerator, has an IP address. IP addresses are the Internet’s mailing system; they tell routers where to […]
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A conversation with Justin Campbell, Project Coordinator at Merit Network, reveals how FLOTO played a crucial role in their recent success submitting broadband data to the Michigan High-Speed Internet (MIHI) Office. In February 2024, Merit Network partnered with the Internet Equity Initiative to deploy FLOTO devices on Beaver Island, Michigan. Their objective was to measure […]
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The FLOTO project is thrilled to announce two significant partnerships that mark a pivotal expansion of our broadband research efforts. We have recently secured research agreements with United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Merit Network, aiming to deploy our innovative FLOTO infrastructure in Milwaukee, WI, and San Rafael, CA. These collaborations represent a major step […]
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In a recent initiative by the FLOTO project, in partnership with the University of Chicago’s Internet Equity Initiative, we embarked on a crucial study to uncover internet access disparities within Chicago, focusing on the South Shore and Logan Square neighborhoods. We distributed thousands of postcards inviting residents to participate in a study measuring internet performance, […]
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The FLOTO project is on the move, broadening its horizons beyond academic and institutional settings to directly engage with the heart of urban life. In an ambitious expansion, we’re deploying 200 measurement devices across residential areas in Chicago, focusing on the vibrant communities of Logan Square and South Shore. This strategic move marks a significant […]
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