6G Ai-native integRated Ran-cOre netWorks

This SNS international project fosters collaboration between the European Union (EU) and the Republic of Korea (ROK). AI-native radio access networks and integrated device-network approaches represent a paradigm shift in the field of wireless communication, offering unprecedented opportunities for innovation and optimization. By leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies at the heart of radio access networks (RAN) and integrating devices seamlessly into network architectures, we can unlock new levels of efficiency, flexibility, and performance. Traditional approaches to wireless communication are often limited by static configurations and manual interventions, leading to suboptimal resource utilization and scalability challenges. In contrast, AI-native RAN and integrated device-network approaches empower networks to adapt dynamically to changing conditions, optimize resource allocation in real-time, and autonomously respond to diverse user demands and environmental factors. This transformative approach not only enhances the user experience by delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and improved reliability but also lays the foundation for realizing a diverse range of innovative services, including spatio-temporal, critical, compute-AI, omnipresent IoT, immersive communications, and global broadband services. Moreover, by fostering interoperability and collaboration between devices and networks, these approaches pave the way for seamless connectivity across heterogeneous environments, driving innovation and fostering new business models in the era of 6G and beyond. The project builds on the foundations of established EU-Korea research collaboration including 5G-CHAMPION project that demonstrated 5G technology in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChan, PriMO-5G project that demonstrated end-to-end 5G system providing immersive video services for moving objects and 5G-ALLSTAR project that showcased smooth 5G terrestrial and satellite integration.