The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $400,000 Project Grant under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) federal grant program to Temple University to develop a low-cost, portable system for detecting suspicious objects hidden in baggage using WiFi technology. The project aims to enhance public safety by leveraging existing WiFi infrastructure to enable widespread deployment of an in-baggage detection system. Key activities include designing novel WiFi-based models and frameworks to differentiate materials inside bags, estimate object shapes, and mitigate impacts of bag carrier movements. The project will create prototype hardware and software components and validate the system's functionality, accuracy, and robustness. Additionally, the project will integrate research activities with educational initiatives, including developing graduate and undergraduate curricula and promoting underrepresented student involvement. The award reflects NSF's mission to advance scientific discovery and technological innovation with potential for broader societal impacts.
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