Visitors come to sample Samsung Electronics’ latest smart devices at the Galaxy Experience Space in Barcelona’s Plaza Catalunya on Sunday, the day before the Mobile World Congress (MWC) technology show begins.Provided by Samsung Electronics
Written by Baek Byung Yeol
Samsung Electronics will join a global partnership aimed at leading the technology development and ecosystem expansion of sixth generation (6G) networks powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This network not only replaces 5G cellular technology, but also promises higher capacity and lower latency. The company announced on Monday.
The logo of the AI-RAN Alliance, a group of the world’s leading companies working on 6G network technology, of which Samsung Electronics is a founding member, can be seen.Provided by Samsung Electronics
Samsung announced that it will join as a founding member of the AI-RAN Alliance, which aims to research 6G technology and build an ecosystem through the convergence of AI and wireless communication technology. RAN stands for Radio Access Network and is a type of mobile network infrastructure.
Founding members include 10 telecommunications and software companies and one university, including Samsung Electronics, Nvidia, Arm, Softbank, Ericsson, Nokia, Microsoft, and Northeastern University.
The South Korean electronics giant announced that the AI-RAN Alliance was officially launched at the Mobile World Congress (MWC), a technology show that will be held in Barcelona, Spain, starting Monday (local time).
“By joining this partnership, Samsung Electronics plans to lead the 6G research and ecosystem by applying AI to wireless communication technology to lead service innovation and improve network efficiency,” the company said. Ta.
The alliance plans to study this technology through three different working groups: AI for RAN, AI and RAN, and AI on RAN.
The AI for RAN group is dedicated to researching wireless communications optimization technologies. The group aims to leverage AI and machine learning to improve frequency, cost, and energy efficiency.
In contrast, the AI and RAN group focuses on the convergence of AI and wireless network technologies. Its goal is to facilitate efficient resource management and maximize infrastructure utilization.
Finally, the AI on RAN Working Group is tasked with developing innovative AI applications and services within wireless networks. Its efforts aim to accelerate technological progress and promote research in this field.
Research results such as technical reports and white papers obtained from these activities are expected to significantly contribute to the discovery of new services, technical requirements, standards, and commercialization of 6G network services, Samsung Electronics added.
“We are creating new changes around AI and the 6G network, revolutionizing the way people interact with technology,” said Charlie Chan, senior vice president and head of the standard mobility innovation team at Samsung Research Americas. We look forward to creating new value.”
In preparation for 6G, Samsung established the Next Generation Communications Research Center under Samsung Research in 2019, published a 6G white paper in 2020, and a 6G frequency white paper in 2022.
Additionally, Samsung will play a leading role in researching, developing and cultivating an ecosystem to strengthen its competitiveness in the 6G network services market, including hosting the 1st Samsung 6G Forum in May 2022. He said he had come.
