April 7 – 21, 2026
Politecnico di Milano – Building 13
Abstract
From April 7 to 21, 2026, the interactive poster exhibition Wi-Fi – Seeing Without a Camera invites visitors to Building 13 at the Politecnico di Milano to discover that modern Wi-Fi technology can do far more than transmit data for work, leisure, or school.
Wi-Fi is invisible – yet full of information. Current research shows that radio signals can be used to detect movement, infer activities, or even measure breathing and heart rates. The exhibition opens perspectives on the possibilities, opportunities, and risks of this technology and encourages visitors to actively engage with its ethical and societal implications.
The posters were designed by the University of Twente in the Netherlands and present scientific, ethical, and moral questions explored within the framework of a joint research project. Contributions from visitors – such as stickers, handwritten comments, or short statements – are incorporated directly into the scientific analysis conducted by Dr. Sage Cammers-Goodwin at the University of Twente.
Scientific Context
The exhibition is part of the EU-funded research project HOLDEN, a collaboration between Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Politecnico di Milano, and partner groups in the Netherlands, Germany, Finland, and the Czech Republic. At CNR, the project is coordinated by Dr. Stefano Savazzi. At Politecnico di Milano this is coordinated by Prof. Michele D’Amico.
Funded by the European Union. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the EIC and SME Executive Agency.