As 6G standardization gains momentum with AI technology expanding across industries, Samsung Electronics and KDDI Research are collaborating to enhance network performance by applying AI to multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technologies.
MIMO systems improve transmission speed and expand coverage by using multiple antennas for signal transmission and reception. Unlike traditional MIMO, which operates within a single-cell network, distributed MIMO (D-MIMO) systems deploy multiple cells to enhance performance in coverage boundary areas and across the entire network.
Through this collaboration, the companies will research AI-driven solutions to optimize the design and operation of D-MIMO systems. These innovations aim to enable higher transmission speeds at the user level and increase network-wide capacity.
Industry alliances, such as the AI-RAN Alliance and the Next G Alliance (NGA), play a crucial role in supporting Samsung’s research on integrating AI into communication technologies. In November 2024, Samsung hosted the Silicon Valley Future Wireless Summit to encourage greater industry collaboration. In addition, the company recently released a 6G white paper outlining its vision for AI-native and sustainable communication technologies.
Paul (Kyungwhoon) Cheun, CTO of Device eXperience (DX) Division, Samsung Electronics and Head of Samsung Research
The joint research with KDDI Research will play an integral role in innovating wireless telecommunications through the convergence of telecommunications and AI technologies. We will lead the next-generation communication research that brings improvements to user experience.
Hajime Nakamura, President and CEO, KDDI Research, Inc.
I anticipate that our research collaboration will highlight the critical role of AI and D-MIMO in developing a user-centric network that delivers exceptional wireless quality across the target area, ultimately creating new value in 6G.
