The 6G-VERSUS Project, initiated by the 6G-Versus Consortium, aims to drive sustainable innovation through large-scale 6G technology trials. The project focuses on five key verticals across six pilot sites, integrating artificial intelligence and network applications to enhance sustainability. The consortium comprises 34 partners from 10 countries, including academic institutions, industrial partners, small and medium-sized enterprises, and non-governmental organizations. The project’s objectives include developing a 6G-enabled application framework, assessing its performance, sustainability impact, scalability, and business models through real-life use cases.

Each pilot site focuses on a distinct use case to demonstrate the potential of 6G technology. For instance, Bulgaria is testing an AI-driven optimization system for distributed renewable energy, while Greece is piloting collaborative robotics for search and rescue operations. Other pilots include immersive telepresence for field operations in Spain, sustainable port infrastructures in Portugal, data-driven strategies for water and waste management in France, and an energy self-sustainable 5G base station in Finland. The project underscores the transformative impact of 6G technology on sustainability and vertical industries.

The 6G-VERSUS project aims to test advanced 5G/6G technologies and enable effect and impact in the vertical sectors, by establishing a set of SMART objectives. It aims to achieve its targets while adhering to these principles, ensuring clear objectives implementation and well-defined outcomes, including Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). To achieve the aforementioned goals, a total of 5 specific objectives have been defined.

  • Objective 1: Design and Development of a 6G-Enabled Application Framework for the triplet of V-app, AI-app and N-app.
  • Objective 2: Conduct 6G Trials to Assess AI, Network and Application Performance, concentrating on the principles of ‘sustainable 6G’.
  • Objective 3: Integrate Advanced 6G Applications across 6 6G-SNS and non-SNS testbeds.
  • Objective 4: Evaluate the societal and environmental impact of 6G trials to ensure alignment with sustainability goals and societal needs and create new business models.
  • Objective 5: Maximize the impact and adoption of 6G-VERSUS results through extensive dissemination, communication, capacity building, standardization efforts, and exploitation measures.

Link to the 6G-VERSUS site: https://6g-versus.eu