Accessible Virtual Machine Infrastructure Research
Future Software Technologies
Semester programme:Open Learning/Innovation
Client company:Universal Lighting
Project group members:Camiel Keulemans
Dorin Teodorov (Stakeholder)
Project description
Research which hosting approach can reliably run a unified lighting control system on low-cost ARM hardware. The project compares container/virtualization options to determine feasibility, performance limits, and a recommended deployment setup for customer homes.
Context
Universal Lighting is developing a system that lets users control different smart/architectural lighting brands from one interface. In practice, many lighting vendors provide limited or no API access, so the solution may need to run vendor apps and automate their UI. The intended deployment is an affordable, low-power edge device in customer homes. The domain is IoT/edge computing and home/building automation, with a strong focus on reliable hosting, isolation, remote management, and performance under constrained CPU/RAM resources.
Results
The main outcomes are a validated hosting approach and decision guidelines for deploying Universal Lighting on low-cost home hardware. The project provides evidence-based criteria for choosing between different hosting options, and translates test findings into practical recommendations about what is realistic to run on a small device and what requires a heavier platform. This positions the solution at a tested prototype level: the hosting concept is proven in a controlled environment and is ready for the next step of broader, real-world validation.