Nokia, IISc to Research 6G Tech & Applications
They will collaborate at Nokia's newly opened 6G Lab in Bengaluru to explore 6G radio technologies, architecture, and machine learning applications in the 6G air interface.
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Nokia, a Finnish mobile phone manufacturer, has teamed up with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to collaborate on researching 6G technologies and their societal applications in India. They will conduct this research at Nokia's recently launched 6G Lab in Bengaluru, focusing on 6G radio technologies, architecture, and integrating machine learning into the 6G air interface.
The significance of India within the global telecommunications arena cannot be overstated. We take pride in collaborating with the brightest minds in Indian science and academia to ensure that 6G technology serves as a catalyst for the Indian economy," stated Nishant Batra, chief strategy and technology officer at Nokia.
This collaboration aims to develop reference architectures, software frameworks, and algorithms, with a focus on contributing their collective research efforts towards advancing 6G technology and standards. While the research is conducted on a global scale, Nokia and IISc (Indian Institute of Science) will specifically concentrate on tailoring the technology to meet the unique requirements of India.
Furthermore, the partnership will emphasize the development of more sustainable and energy-efficient communication systems, along with enhancing the resilience and reliability of networks for critical communications. Additionally, leveraging AI and 'Network as Sensor' technologies, they will work towards enhancing transportation safety, expanding healthcare services, and improving access to education.
In October 2023, Nokia inaugurated the 6G Lab at its Global R&D center in Bengaluru. This research facility is dedicated to expediting the development of core technologies and pioneering use cases for 6G, while also fostering academic partnerships between Nokia and other educational institutions.
Professor Govindan Rangarajan, the director of IISc, expressed the institution's honor in contributing to India's ambition to play a leading role in the design, development, and deployment of 6G technology by 2030, as outlined in the Bharat 6G Vision document released by the Prime Minister of India.
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