Samsung Electronics has partnered with Verizon, a major U.S. mobile carrier, to successfully conduct a field demonstration of ISAC (Integrated Sensing and Communication), a core 6G technology. By utilizing existing communication infrastructure while identifying crowd density in real-time using AI, this result is evaluated as a step forward in concretizing the path toward 6G commercialization.

Samsung Electronics announced on the 15th that it demonstrated AI-based ISAC technology by applying a virtualized network solution together with Verizon at a global sports event held in Texas, U.S. in July.

ISAC is a technology that analyzes reflected information of radio signals collected by base stations to determine the location, velocity, and direction of objects, and can be implemented using only the communication infrastructure built without additional sensing equipment.

As it can be applied in blind spots or low-light environments, it is reported to be applicable to a wide range of fields including △safety and security △traffic △industrial sites and others.

Through this, Samsung Electronics explained that event organizers can immediately identify congested areas and guide visitors to available spaces or alternative routes.

Samsung Electronics' AI Radio Access Network (AI RAN) solution 'NIS (Network in a Server)' was utilized in this demonstration.

NIS is an edge AI platform that implements network functions such as AI, base stations, and core as software and integrates high-performance computing resources such as CPU and GPU on a single platform.

The distinctive feature is that new technologies such as ISAC can be implemented through software application alone without replacing existing hardware equipment or adding separate equipment.

Charlie Zhang, Senior Vice President and Head of Samsung Research's 6G Research Team, said, "This demonstration has accelerated the commercialization potential of ISAC by one step, and we will lead next-generation technology by consolidating our advanced research capabilities."

Yago Tenorio, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Senior Vice President of Technology Development at Verizon, stated, "We will continue to verify future technologies combined with AI in various domains."