The world is on the cusp of a groundbreaking technological revolution with the advent of 6G, an advanced next-generation mobile communications system. While its predecessors have brought us remarkable advances in communication capabilities, 6G is set to transcend traditional boundaries and function as a distributed neural network that seamlessly merges the physical, digital and biological worlds. With its transformative capabilities, 6G is expected to usher in an era in 2030 where everything will be sensed, connected and intelligent, paving the way for the Intelligence of Everything.
What differentiates 6G from its predecessors is its ability to redefine everyday life by incorporating unimaginably high speeds and highly reliable wireless connections, native artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced sensing technologies. In 6G, we expect six broad categories of use cases, which include enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB+), ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC+), massive machine-to-machine communication (mMTC+), sensing, AI, and sustainability.
The eMBB+ focuses on areas of high demand for innovations with a focus on the concept and transformation into the sphere of the Metaverse, which synchronize the physical world with the cyber world. The eMBB+ will address new complex and multi-domain challenges with the development of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR), and telepresence. For the support of these applications, eMBB+ will enable ultra-reliable low-latency communications, ultra-reliable low-latency communications that bring the experience of time to the users, seamless integration from edge to edge with flexible geographic systems. This perspective will transform various sectors such as psychology, education, healthcare, and industry, providing innovative ways of interacting with the living environment, learning, working, and communicating.
The development of URLLC, also known as URLLC+, will accelerate the digital transformation of various industries. This category is characterized by the demanding requirements of high availability and ultra-reliable low latency communications that support critical-use cases of real-time applications in Industry 4.0 and beyond. URLLC+ will enable new applications that will benefit from the high-performance capabilities, such as autonomous drones (UAV) and new human-machine interaction (HMI) in sectors like healthcare, smart cities, autonomous driving, and industrial automation. To meet these demanding performance categories, URLLC+ will provide low latency and high reliability, while also ensuring large-scale synchronous robotic and massive machine-type communication and intelligent network deployments.
Building on the 5G connectivity revolution, mMTC+ will continue the journey of connecting everything, but with even greater diversity and density. This category focuses on connecting a huge number of loosely connected devices with sporadic traffic across a variety of sectors, including smart cities, healthcare, buildings, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture. mMTC+ will require a wide range of data rates and packet arrival times, meeting the needs of sensors with different energy harvesting capabilities. The introduction of low-cost, zero-power passive Internet of Things (IoT) devices based on backscattering will further expand the possibilities for highly efficient connections.
The integration of senses with communication in 6G marks a major leap forward. The ability for sensory sensing over the network will enable the creation of digital twins and the use of radio waves to allow them to “see” the physical world. This integration will revolutionize communication systems by providing high-resolution sensing, localization, imaging, environment reconstruction, gesture and activity recognition, and more. These capabilities will improve communication performance and open up new horizons for intelligent applications in areas such as healthcare, security, and environmental monitoring.
Artificial intelligence will be at the heart of 6G, enabling deep edge architecture for massive machine learning in a distributed and collaborative manner. Networked AI aims to connect intelligent agents, multiplying the deployment of AI at scale across industries. With spectral efficiency, high capacity, and low latency transmission, 6G will facilitate real-time AI, enabling the exchange of data and model parameters between intelligent agents. Inherent reliability, supported by strong security and local data privacy, will be a key enabler for this category. Harmonious collaboration between humans and robots will be a testament to the power of AI in 6G, enabling us to achieve unprecedented levels of productivity and efficiency.
In conclusion, 6G is poised to revolutionize the way we communicate and interact with the world around us. By incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, sensing, and extreme connectivity, 6G will unlock a new era of possibilities and opportunities. From immersive experiences in the Metaverse to transformative applications across industries, 6G will redefine our lives and lay the foundation for the Intelligence of Everything. As we look to 2030 and beyond, let’s envision and define 6G together, harnessing its vast potential to shape a brighter future for all.
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