Samsung Research America (SRA) is partnering with Princeton University to research and develop 6G technology. Princeton, an Ivy League research institution, has its own NextG Initiative Corporate Affiliates Program focused on research and development of 6G, the next generation of wireless technology. This initiative was launched by Princeton University to ensure accelerated work toward the adoption of new technologies across a variety of areas, including cloud and edge networks, network resiliency, and intelligent sensing.
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“SRA has become a founding member of Princeton University’s NextG Initiative Corporate Affiliates Program to lead 6G research and development,” Samsung’s release said.
Therefore, Samsung Research America will now work closely with Princeton University to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications. Other companies such as Intel, MediaTek, Ericsson, Nokia Bell Labs, Vodafone, and Qualcomm Technologies will also participate.
Commercial launch of 6G is still several years away (expected in 2029). But for it to succeed, advanced research and collaboration between academia, policy makers, and industry stakeholders are critical. Samsung is already conducting research on 6G, and in May 2019 established the Advanced Communications Research Paper (ACRC) under Samsung Research to lead the development of next-generation communications technology. ACRC has already published a white paper on 6G in July 2020 and a 6G spectrum white paper in May 2022.
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“The wireless industry has benefited tremendously from basic research over the past few decades, and we are excited that Princeton University researchers will continue to innovate and advance 6G,” said Charlie Chan, senior vice president of Samsung Research America. “We encourage the development of disruptive technologies that can lead to major breakthroughs.”
6G is expected to deliver up to 1,000 times faster speeds than 5G and enable communication between humans and machines through sensors.
