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DESIRE6G · Project

Ultra-Fast Intelligent 6G Network Infrastructure for Mission-Critical Real-Time Applications

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Imagine a network that thinks and reacts instantly, like a human reflex, instead of waiting for a distant server to give orders. It's like upgrading a city's traffic system from a few timed lights to a smart grid that adjusts every single light in real-time based on where cars actually are. This makes the connection so fast and reliable that it can handle high-stakes tasks without any lag.

By the numbers
5,874,905
EU Contribution in EUR
16
Total Partners
8
Industry Partners
The business problem

What needed solving

Current 5G networks cannot meet the extreme low-latency and reliability needs of mission-critical applications. This creates a bottleneck for industries requiring instant, fail-safe remote control and real-time data synchronization.

The solution

What was built

A zero-touch orchestration management platform and a reference system architecture for a programmable 6G data plane.

Audience

Who needs this

6G Infrastructure ProvidersIndustrial IoT System IntegratorsRemote Robotics OperatorsDigital Twin Software Developers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Industrial Automation
enterprise
Target: Smart Factory Operator

If you are a Smart Factory Operator dealing with lag in robotic control loops — this project developed a programmable data plane that enables extreme URLLC to ensure machines react in near real-time.

Healthcare
mid-size
Target: Remote Surgery Provider

If you are a Remote Surgery Provider dealing with dangerous connection delays — this project developed a zero-touch orchestration platform that prioritizes mission-critical traffic for maximum reliability.

Urban Planning
SME
Target: Digital Twin Service Provider

If you are a Digital Twin Service Provider dealing with massive data synchronization issues — this project developed a distributed AI architecture at the network edge to process data closer to the source.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for implementing this technology?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or commercial cost models are provided as this is a research project funded by a EUR 5,874,905 EU contribution.

Can this be deployed at an industrial scale?

The project is designing a cloud-native unified programmable data plane that supports multi-tenancy, which is a key requirement for scaling across different industrial users.

Who owns the IP and what are the licensing terms?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project involves a consortium of 16 partners including 8 industry members.

How does this integrate with existing 5G hardware?

It introduces a generic hardware abstraction layer designed for heterogeneous systems to simplify the use of hybrid hardware and cloud-native resource management.

What is the timeline for commercial availability?

The project period runs from 2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31, suggesting that prototypes and validations will be completed by the end of 2025.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly balanced for commercialization, featuring a 50% industry ratio with 8 industrial partners and 8 universities across 11 countries. The inclusion of 3 SMEs suggests a focus on agile implementation and specialized technology niches, while the broad geographic spread indicates a goal for cross-border 6G standardization.

How to reach the team

Contact Universiteit van Amsterdam

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the DESIRE6G industrial partners for early adoption pilots.