Scope and Future Trends in 6G

Abstract

Imagine a cosmos where your devices communicate with each other at light speed, remote medical procedures take place effortlessly, and entire cities function seamlessly with interconnected, intelligent systems. Such is 6G, a preview of what the forthcoming wireless communication technology revolution will encompass. With 5G only just starting to be rolled out globally, researchers and technology leaders are already involved in a frantic race to create 6G, a network that will offer even faster speeds, nearly zero latency, and flawless integration for artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. This chapter, Scope and Future Trends in 6G, will investigate thoroughly what distinguishes 6G from its predecessors, its fundamental technologies driving it, and its impacts in the real world. Looking ahead to the prospective future of this innovative technology, we will also consider how it can be utilized responsibly—how its advancement can be aligned with human progress with the least damage to our planet possible.