About 6G@UT

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6G@UT is a research initiative within WNCG that focuses on key new research directions for the 6G communications era, which will start around 2030. Launched in mid-2021, 6G@UT faculty collaborate with our industrial affiliates on innovative research at the frontiers of wireless, machine learning, and sensing. The mission of 6G@UT is to (i) be the world’s leading academic research center on pre-commercial 6G technologies, (ii) educate future thought leaders, and (iii) have transformative impact on 6G and beyond through close collaboration with leading companies in the wireless ecosystem. Contact us for more information, including how to join and benefit from the rich ecosystem we have created at UT Austin.

 

Dr. Jeff Andrews

6G@UT Director

6G@UT Research Pillars

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Deeply Embedded Machine Learning

  • PHYs based on DNNs
  • Site-specific deep learning
  • Learned codes and modulations
  • ML-based scheduling, routing
  • Generative AI for communications
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Pervasive Sensing

  • Cm-level localization & tracking
  • Multi-modal sensor fusion
  • Joint comm-sensing waveforms
  • Sensing as a network service
  • Urban digital twins
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New Spectrum & Topologies

  • Mega LEO networks
  • Mid-band (7-15 GHz) PHY
  • Sub-THz circuits/devices
  • Spectrum sensing/sharing
  • Mobile XR/VR/AR
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Open Networks

  • ORAN & open interfaces
  • Network slicing & scheduling
  • Edge compute and offload
  • Multi-tenant/operator sharing
  • Joint compute-comm opt.