The dawn of the 6G era is emerging, can China seize the opportunity?
While we are still excited about the high-speed experience of 5G networks, the tech world is gearing up again and starting to prepare for the arrival of the 6G era. Recently, Japanese scientists announced the successful development of the "speed of light" 6G wireless transmission equipment, which has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions in the global scientific and technological community. As the next generation of communication technology, 6G is staggering in speed and exciting in its potential, but the technical problems at this stage have yet to be broken. In this race, can China seize the opportunity to become a leader in 6G technology?
The advent of 6G has attracted global attention
According to the latest research from the University of Tokyo in Japan, they have developed a 6G wireless communication transmission device with a peak speed of 100Gbps per second, which is as much as 500 times faster than the current 5G network. Translated into practical applications, it means that users can download a high-definition movie in the blink of an eye.
As soon as the technology was announced, it immediately sparked enthusiastic attention and sustained comments from the global tech community. After all, the development of communication technology has always been the focus of great attention of human society. Although the 5G network is still in the process of rapid promotion and deployment, the race for the next generation of communication technology has begun, and who can occupy the commanding heights first will dominate the development direction of future communications.
For this 6G device, which claims to be at the "speed of light" level, the response from all walks of life is mixed. Proponents argue that this marks the dawn of the 6G era, with disruptive ultra-high-speed networks set to revolutionize the way we live, work, and operate in society. Skeptics point out that the current transmission distance of this 6G device is only 100 meters, and the technology is still in its infancy, and there is still a long way to go before it can be put into practical use.
However, both supportive and skeptical voices have to admire the rapid pace of technological development. Just when 5G networks are rapidly gaining popularity, 6G, an emerging technology, is about to emerge. It is expected that 6G networks will be put into commercial use around 2030, and there is huge room for development.
What kind of life changes will 6G networks bring?
If the 6G network can really achieve the ideal "speed of light" level, it will undoubtedly promote a comprehensive transformation of social life. Let's imagine what the future 6G era will look like:
First of all, in daily life, 6G networks can allow us to stay away from urban congestion and work from home. Augmented reality technologies, such as holographic projection, can create a highly immersive visual office environment in the home. Meetings and collaboration with colleagues will no longer be limited by space.
Second, in the field of education, the 6G era will make the learning experience more immersive and immersive. Instead of being confined to classrooms and textbooks, students can experience historical scenes through virtual simulation technology, visit distant geographical landscapes, and recreate the process of physical experiments in their minds. Such a lively learning method will greatly improve the efficiency of knowledge absorption.
In addition, in the healthcare sector, 6G ultra-high-speed networks will drive technologies such as telemedicine and artificial intelligence diagnostics. In the future, doctors will no longer need to be on the front line, but will be able to implement precise treatment and rehabilitation guidance for patients with the help of robots and virtual reality systems. For residents in remote areas, they can also enjoy the first-class medical resources of big cities.
In addition, the 6G era will greatly enhance personal entertainment and social experience. Applications such as high-definition virtual reality live streaming, panoramic immersive games, and ultra-clear video calls will become more and more popular, making the interaction between people more efficient and immersive.
In general, the arrival of 6G networks will inevitably give birth to an intelligent era of Internet of Everything, bringing great changes at all levels such as work, life, learning, medical care, and entertainment, and making the connection between people and people and things closer and seamless.
The 6G network still needs to break through multiple technical difficulties
Although the bright future of the 6G era is exciting, it is far from easy to break through multiple technical difficulties to truly realize these technological dreams.
First of all, the technical bottleneck of the 6G network itself needs to be overcome. Although Japanese devices have achieved 100Gbps high-speed transmission, there is still a long way to go from laboratory to commercialization. The problems that need to be solved include: transmission distance, network capacity, latency, energy cost, chip design, etc.
Secondly, how to develop new applications for 6G networks is also a major challenge. New technical solutions are needed at every step, including how to build systems such as virtual reality, remote robots, and panoramic live broadcasting, and how to ensure high reliability and ultra-low latency for signal transmission.
In addition, for such an ultra-high-speed communication network, it is necessary to formulate a higher standard of network security and relevant regulations to ensure the security and privacy of system data and information, and avoid being hacked or even maliciously damaged. After all, cyber security is a matter of national security and public interest, and must be prudent and thoughtful.
In addition, the construction and operation of 6G networks will require new infrastructure investments, and the associated costs and business models will need to be explored. How to effectively connect the development of new technologies with the supply side of the industry and the needs of ordinary people, and how to promote the popularization of 6G technology as soon as possible and fully release dividends are also major issues that need to be solved urgently.
China is actively deploying 6G leadership
As for who will dominate the arrival of the 6G era, global technology giants and major countries are secretly competing for chips. In this major competition, China is also actively accelerating its layout, hoping to seize the opportunity.
It is understood that the mainland has been at the forefront of 6G research and testing. Back in 2019, China announced that it was the first country to launch 6G trials, followed by 6G technology tests in several cities. In 2022, the three major operators and a number of scientific research institutions formed the first 6G industry alliance to promote the 6G industry development roadmap.