Bandung, Indonesia – December 16th, 2024 – As 5G technology matures, the xG Research Center of Use Cases and Applications (“xG Research Center”) today announced its commitment to pioneering research in 6G, the next generation of wireless communication. This forward-looking initiative aims to contribute to the development of this groundbreaking technology, which promises to revolutionize how we connect and interact with the digital world. 

6G: A Vision for the Future

6G is envisioned to be a transformative technology that blurs the lines between the physical and digital realms. It promises to deliver unprecedented data rates, ultra-low latency, and massive connectivity, enabling a new era of immersive experiences and intelligent applications.

Pioneering Research in 6G

The xG Research Center is dedicated to being at the forefront of 6G research, exploring key areas that will shape the future of wireless communication:

• Spectrum Allocation: Investigating new frequency bands, such as the terahertz (THz) spectrum, to unlock vast amounts of bandwidth and support the growing demands of 6G applications.
• Novel Communication Technologies: Exploring holographic beamforming and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) to overcome the limitations of current wireless systems and enhance coverage, capacity, and efficiency.
• Standardization and Collaboration: Actively participating in the 6G standardization process and collaborating with industry partners and research institutions to drive the development and deployment of 6G technology.

Benefits of 6G Research

The xG Research Center’s research in 6G will contribute to:

• Developing Innovative Applications: Enabling new and transformative applications in areas such as extended reality (XR), holographic communication, and the Internet of Everything (IoE).
• Enhancing Network Performance: Delivering ultra-fast data speeds, ultra-low latency, and massive connectivity to support the growing demands of future applications.
• Shaping the Future of Communication: Playing a key role in defining the standards and technologies that will shape the future of wireless communication.

A Fruitful Collaboration

This research initiative marks the culmination of a successful two-year collaboration between the School of Engineering and Informatics at Bandung Institute of Technology (STEI ITB) and PT Huawei Tech Investment. The xG Research Center acknowledges the fruitful partnership and expresses its eagerness to continue collaborating in the coming years to further advance 6G research and development.

About the xG Research Center

The xG Research Center is a leading research facility dedicated to exploring the vast potential of current and future mobile network technologies. Established through a dynamic partnership between the School of Engineering and Informatics at Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and PT Huawei Tech Investment, the Center focuses on developing innovative use cases and applications for 5G and beyond (xG), fostering collaboration between academia and industry to drive the advancement of mobile technology and its positive impact on society.