SK Telecom (SKT) announced on February 22 that it has successfully completed conceptual validation of AI-based base station radio transmission and reception technology for future 6G mobile communications in collaboration with NTT Docomo, NTT, and Nokia Bell Laboratories. .
The developed technology incorporates AI into the wireless transmission and reception technology of base stations in preparation for the 6G era, when the fusion of communications and AI is expected to gain momentum. This applies to sending and receiving. reception technology.
Existing systems use separate control signals to measure the wireless environment during transmission and reception, but AI-based demodulation transmission and reception technology minimizes the control signal load and improves frequency usage efficiency.
The four companies conducted related experiments not only in a channel emulator environment in the lab but also in an actual OTA (Over The Air) environment, and as a result of applying AI-based base station demodulation transmission/reception technology to the lab, the results showed that in the actual environment. An average speed improvement of over 10% was confirmed.
This development is part of SKT’s efforts to create new value by applying AI to all areas of AI infrastructure, including radio transmission and reception, optimization and automation of base station operations.
SKT has been collaborating in the 6G field since entering into a strategic partnership with NTT Docomo in 2022, and this time, we have established a collaboration system with four companies, including NTT and Nokia Bell Labs, to develop core 6G technologies. was developed.
SKT and NTT Docomo will jointly exhibit and demonstrate the development and results of their four-party collaboration, including a 6G simulator, at MWC24 to be held in Barcelona, Spain on the 26th.
SKT will continue to utilize commercial network wireless environment data and train AI models through four-party collaboration to ensure the appropriate use of AI-based wireless transmission and reception technology based on actual network operation experience from an operator’s perspective. We will study the case and feasibility.
“Through our collaboration with SK Telecom and Nokia, we are leading the development and standardization of innovative 6G technology and building a global ecosystem encompassing future industries and technologies,” said Takaaki Sato, Chief Technology Officer of NTT Docomo. We will focus on building.”
“To build a world-class 6G system, it is important to get input from mobile operators who offer 6G services,” said Peter Vetter, director of Nokia Bell Labs. “We will continue to collaborate with SKT, NTT and NTT Docomo on innovative research and design the networks of the future.”
Ryu Takki, head of infrastructure technology at SK Telecom, said: “This development demonstrates our collaboration with global carriers and manufacturers to develop core 6G technology, and includes collaboration with South Korea, the US, “This is an example of private sector cooperation between Japan and Europe.” “As an AI company, we will continue research and development toward the application of AI to the infrastructure field, which is our foundation.”
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