German Researchers Advance 6G Technology with Focus on Security, Digital Twins, and Telediagnostics

German Researchers Advance 6G Technology with Focus on Security, Digital Twins, and Telediagnostics

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TU Dresden are leading initiatives to develop 6G mobile communication technologies, with commercial availability expected by 2030. These projects focus on key advancements such as digital twins for reliable connectivity, interception-proof data transmissions to enhance security, and telediagnostics platforms to improve remote healthcare services. The research aims to ensure that Germany takes a leading role in the 6G landscape, prioritizing faster communication, enhanced privacy, and sustainability, while maintaining digital sovereignty with components sourced from German startups.

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 18-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Cutting-edge research into the upcoming 6G mobile communications standard is advancing rapidly, with key initiatives being spearheaded by teams from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and TU Dresden. The 6G-life and 6G Future Lab Bavaria projects are working on fundamental advancements to ensure Germany leads in this field, aiming to make 6G networks commercially available by 2030. This next-generation technology will underpin critical applications, such as nursing care robots, autonomous vehicles, and industrial digital twins, and is designed to offer faster communication, higher security, and improved sustainability compared to the current 5G standard.

One of the primary focuses of these projects is the development of digital twins, which are virtual real-time models of communication devices. This technology is crucial for ensuring stable connections in industrial, healthcare, and automotive applications. Researchers are also working on making data transmissions interception-proof by incorporating security features directly into the physical layer of communications, providing protection against quantum computing threats.

Additionally, the projects aim to revolutionize telediagnostics in healthcare by developing a platform that allows medical professionals to monitor and diagnose patients remotely, with minimal latency and high reliability. This will enhance robot-assisted diagnostics and enable tailored healthcare solutions based on real-time patient data.

The overarching goal of these initiatives is to ensure that future communication networks are built with digital sovereignty, meaning they are independent of external manufacturers, thus keeping critical infrastructure within Germany’s control.

Professors Wolfgang Kellerer and Holger Boche, leading researchers in the 6G-life initiative, emphasize that these breakthroughs will solidify Germany’s role as a pioneer in 6G technology, ensuring the country’s readiness for the future of communication and industrial applications.

Media Contact:

Corporate Communications Center
Julia Rinner
presse@tum.de

Contacts to this article:

6G Future Lab Bavaria
Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Kellerer
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Chair of Communication Networks
wolfgang.kellerer@tum.de

6G-life
Prof. Dr. Holger Boche
Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Chair of Theoretical Information Technology
holger.boche@tum.de

SOURCE: Technical University of Munich