In this period when technology is rapidly evolving, Intel has taken an important step to take the world of communication one step further. Having come from the first analog phones to today’s 5G-enabled remote operations, the company is preparing to pioneer a new era in mobile connectivity.
Intel is participating in the 6G flagship research project called Hexa-X, funded by the European Commission, with the aim of implementing 6G technology by 2030. The main aim of this project is to develop a groundbreaking approach in 6G communications, computing and artificial intelligence (AI).
With 6G, we can expect the convergence of communications, computing and artificial intelligence. This new technology will be integrated locally, not as applications on top of the network infrastructure, and will take the interaction between the real world and the digital world one step further. Sensors in the physical world will enable the creation of real environments that are instantly updated in the digital world, allowing us to analyze events and take rapid action.
Intel’s 6G vision is shaped around three main goals. First, it aims to build a healthier world. 6G will make remote and accessible healthcare more effective, enabling personalized treatment by taking individual variability into account.
Wearable technology will make the lives of people with visual impairments easier. Wearable devices equipped with sensors will help users navigate the streets safely by giving them the ability to detect and identify their surroundings.
The second goal is to build a more collaborative world. The high speeds provided by 6G will enable the spread of remote offices, teleconsultations and e-learning environments. Holographic video conferences and haptic communication will make interactions richer and more meaningful.
The use of digital twins offers a significant opportunity to truly realize smart cities. With the support of 6G, it could increase collaboration between urban planners, construction workers and energy suppliers by creating a digital representation of the physical world.
Finally, Intel highlights the potential of 6G for a more sustainable world. Using locally integrated AI technology to improve the energy efficiency of the network brings together sustainability and user performance.
Intel’s Hexa-X project has the mission of guiding technological progress around the world. 6G lays the foundations for a more hybrid, sustainable and healthy world by ensuring the convergence of communication, computing and artificial intelligence.