Ericsson will be the first to deploy 6G in practice, controlling robots without errors

Ericsson has completed the world’s first test of 6 G technology for wireless communication

*Key facts*

When The OTA (over‑the‑air) network testing was conducted
Headquarters Ericsson in Plano, Texas
Recently (exact date not specified)

Key results

1. Real‑time AI‑driven robotics control

- Pilot robots received commands via a 6G channel, and status data were returned in real time.

2. Streaming video at centimeter range

- High‑quality video was transmitted without delays thanks to the use of the 7 GHz spectrum and a 400 MHz carrier band specifically designed for AI cloud workloads.

3. Full hardware stack

- Ericsson radio modules, RAN computing platforms, software‑defined interfaces (SDR), and cloud infrastructure were used. The architecture supports both CPU and GPU, enabling scaling across different hardware platforms.

4. Optimization of key parameters

- Engineers focused on improving uplink efficiency, reducing power consumption, and more effective spectrum utilization – critical aspects for AI processing, robotics, and autonomous systems.

5. System‑level proof

- The test confirmed the operability of all 6G components in a “real” network environment, not just laboratory prototypes, indicating readiness for commercial deployment by the end of this decade.

Opportunities for future AI networks

- Reliable connectivity for robotics – instant and stable channels enable real‑time control of autonomous devices.

- Streaming video transmission – delivers high‑quality visual data without delays, essential for immersive applications (AR/VR) and industrial automation.

- Lower latency and higher uplink throughput – unlocks new AI services that are currently unavailable.

Ericsson’s profile in the US

- Over 6,000 employees.
- 12 research centers: AI, ASIC design, antenna systems.
- The “5G USA Smart Factory” plant in Louisville (Texas) – production of 5G radio modules and RAN systems; investments exceeding $150 million.

Thus, Ericsson has demonstrated that 6G technology is already ready for practical use and will serve as the foundation for the next generation of AI infrastructure.