Li-Fi, while a promising technology, hasn't achieved widespread adoption and is not considered a failure. It's more accurate to say that Li-Fi has faced challenges in achieving mainstream success.
Here are some reasons why Li-Fi hasn't become ubiquitous:
- High Initial Costs: Setting up a Li-Fi network can be expensive, especially for large-scale deployments.
- Limited Range: Li-Fi signals have a shorter range compared to Wi-Fi, requiring more access points for wider coverage.
- Line-of-Sight Requirement: Li-Fi signals need a clear line of sight to function, limiting its use in areas with obstacles or obstructions.
- Lack of Standardization: The absence of universal standards for Li-Fi has hindered interoperability and slowed down development.
- Existing Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is deeply entrenched in our infrastructure, making it difficult for Li-Fi to compete.
While Li-Fi faces challenges, it holds potential in specific applications like:
- Hospitals: Eliminating electromagnetic interference from medical equipment.
- Industrial settings: Providing reliable and secure communication in harsh environments.
- Underwater communication: Offering a more stable connection than Wi-Fi.
Li-Fi is still evolving, and ongoing research and development may address some of its limitations.
